TITLE:
Psychosocial Correlates of Motivation for Academic Accomplishment among University Students
AUTHORS:
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour, Shaher H. Hamaideh, Saleh N. Azzeghaiby, Salah I. Hanouneh, Ahmad E. Aboshaiqah
KEYWORDS:
Motivation to Academic Accomplishment, Social Support, Life Satisfaction, Optimism, Depressive Symptoms
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Medical Psychology,
Vol.4 No.1,
January
13,
2015
ABSTRACT: Motivation has been a concept of interest for behavioral and cognitive
scientists for its significant contribution to human behaviors and conducts.
The purpose of this study was
to examine the relationship between intrinsic motivation to academic
accomplishment (IMTA) and psychosocial wellbeing among university students in
Jordan. Methods: cross sectional correctional design utilized to collect data
from 218 university students in regards to motivation to academic
accomplishment, social support, life satisfaction, optimism, and depressive
symptoms. The results showed that university students in Jordan had low
moderate level of IMAT, and that IMAT had positive association with perceived
social support from family (r = 0.17, p r = 0.14, p r = 0.19, p None of the psychosocial factors were
found to be significant predictor of IMATA, while age group and working status
were significant ones (p st and 2nd year’s students had higher IMTA than their counterparts in higher academic
levels. Implication for mental health counselors at the students’ health
services and centers were discussed.