Attitudes and Motivations of Students Taking Professional Certificate Examinations

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
pp. 1303-1314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pi-Yueh Cheng ◽  
Mei-Lan Lin ◽  
Chia-Kai Su
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Attitude Changes ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

In this study we explored the attitudes and motives of business studies students taking examinations for professional certificates, where their participation may have a cognition-oriented motive. The study was divided into 2 phases: in the first phase, a questionnaire survey was used to examine the differences between internal and external encouragement perspectives for those students with and without professional certificates. We found that the intrinsic motivation of students with professional certificates was significantly higher than their extrinsic motivation. In the second phase we examined whether the impact of the external justifications of attitude changes are associated with students' attitudes toward participation in the examination. Multiple regression analyses revealed that reward, satisfaction, effort, responsibility, and commitment were predictive of participants' attitudes.

scholarly journals First-Generation and Non-First-Generation Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason L. McCain ◽  
Melissa J. Hawthorne ◽  
Adena Young-Jones ◽  
Benton H. Pierce ◽  
Taylor Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
First Generation ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
Regression Analyses

Student success is a vital construct within academia, and, as such, considerable explorations have attempted to identify contributing factors. However, these studies typically focused on only one or two aspects of academic achievement (i.e., motivation, study skills, or self-efficacy). In the present study, we used five separate instruments to identify a set of factors that predict academic success for both first-generation and non-first-generation students, measured by grade point average (GPA). For all students, multiple regression analyses revealed that amotivation, introjected extrinsic motivation, external regulation extrinsic motivation, study skills, identified extrinsic motivation, support from a significant other, and autonomy were significant predictors of GPA. In comparison, multiple regression analyses revealed that first-generation students’ GPA was primarily predicted by only amotivation, social support from friends, intrinsic motivation toward accomplishment, and support from a significant other. Our results support the importance of fostering intrinsic motivation for academic success in both groups of students, highlight the critical role of social support for this outcome, and provide evidence that first-generation students’ motivation may differ from that of their peers.

scholarly journals Survey of the effects of internet usage on the happiness of Japanese university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Momoko Kitazawa ◽  
Michitaka Yoshimura ◽  
Hidefumi Hitokoto ◽  
Yuka Sato-Fujimoto ◽  
Mayu Murata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Japanese People ◽  
Japanese University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Besides research on psychiatric diseases related to problematic Internet use (PIU), a growing number of studies focus on the impact of Internet on subjective well-being (SWB). However, in previous studies on the relationship between PIU and SWB, there is little data for Japanese people specifically, and there is a lack of consideration for differences in perception of happiness due to cultural differences. Therefore, we aimed to clarify how happiness is interdependent on PIU measures, with a focus on how the concept of happiness is interpreted among Japanese people, and specifically among Japanese university students. Methods A paper-based survey was conducted with 1258 Japanese university students. Respondents were asked to fill out self-report scales regarding their happiness using the Interdependent Happiness Scale (IHS). The relationship between IHS and Internet use (Japanese version of the Internet addiction test, JIAT), use of social networking services, as well as social function and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, PSQI) were sought using multiple regression analyses. Results Based on multiple regression analyses, the following factors related positively to IHS: female gender and the number of Twitter followers. Conversely, the following factors related negatively to IHS: poor sleep, high- PIU, and the number of times the subject skipped a whole day of school. Conclusions It was shown that there was a significant negative correlation between Japanese youths’ happiness and PIU. Since epidemiological research on happiness that reflects the cultural background is still scarce, we believe future studies shall accumulate similar evidence in this regard.

Coping with Bereavement among Elderly Widowers

2001 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia E. Richardson ◽  
Shantha Balaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dual Process ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Dual Process Model ◽  
Second Year ◽  
The Impact

A Dual Process Model of Bereavement, which considers the impact of loss- and restoration-oriented variables on widowers' levels of well-being, is tested on 200 widowed men during the second year of bereavement. Those who were widowed less than 500 days exhibited significantly more negative affect, less positive affect, and lower well-being that those widowed more than 500 days. Multiple regression analyses revealed that both loss and restoration variables were important throughout bereavement. Loss variables influenced negative affect and were especially critical during the early stages. Restoration variables significantly affected positive affect and had greater impact on the later bereaved. The results support a dual process model of bereavement, but also suggest that certain events, such as circumstances of death, are more important during early bereavement while reinvestment activities, such as dating, become relevant later. Some circumstances, such as a wife's suffering, have prolonged effects.

M-coupon's sharing behaviour on social media: intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayushi Sharma ◽  
Rakesh Mohan Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe focus of this study lies in understanding the extrinsic vs intrinsic motivators which drive the m-coupon sharing behaviour in social networking sites (SNSs). A consumer can make promotional tool (in our case m-coupons) viral if the cues trigger an apt motivation. This study fills the need gap by identifying which motivations must be focused to make a promotional tool viral by the consumer especially in an emerging economy like India.Design/methodology/approachWe designed conceptual framework based on extensive literature review and employed hierarchal regression methodology to investigate the motivation to share m-coupon.FindingsSense of self-worth, Socializing and Reciprocity emerge as strong reasons for a consumer to share m-coupons amongst friends and peers in SNS. Results have shown that intrinsic motivation works very effectively when a consumer shares m-coupons in SNSs.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has certain limitations. First, the impact of age, gender and education can also influence the results as perception evolves with age and education. Second, in our study, we have not classified m-coupons in different categories. Different types of m-coupons may have a different impact on consumers.Practical implicationsThe paper presents findings, which are useful for marketers to develop a customer-centric viral promotional strategy.Originality/valueThis study is one of the few studies in integrating types of motivation with coupon proneness and coupon sharing in social media. This study has specifically targeted the emerging economy where m-coupons usage has seen a surge. Study has shown that it is the intrinsic motivation which is very crucial for encouraging consumer for participating in SNSs and share e-word of mouth amongst friends and peers.

The Impact of Discrimination Beyond Sense of Belonging: Predicting College Students’ Confidence in Their Ability to Graduate

2020 ◽  
pp. 152102512095760
Author(s):  
Zachary A. Jackson ◽  
I. Shevon Harvey ◽  
Ledric D. Sherman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Extracurricular Activity ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Hierarchical Multiple Regression ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Impact

Data from the Healthy Mind Study were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression analyses to determine the role of discriminatory experience in students’ confidence in their ability to persist through graduation, controlling for age, extracurricular activity participation, housing, years in their degree program, and their sense of belonging. The final sample consists of 4,708 college students—57.1% women, 70.8% Whites, 7.4% Blacks, 10.4% Asians, and 10.4% Latinx. A final hierarchical multiple regression with discrimination and covariates revealed an overall model that explained 15.5% of the total variance of confidence to persist (F [12, 4574] = 76.762, p < .001). The frequency of discriminatory experiences explains a statistically significant percentage of the variance in students’ confidence in their ability to persist. Thus, efforts to minimize students’ discriminatory experiences need to be increased. This study offers an initial step that institutions can implement to serve and retain their students better.

Exploring Learners' Self-Efficacy, Autonomy, and Motivation toward E-Learning

2007 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 581-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiu-Mei Huang ◽  
Shu-Sheng Liaw
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Predictive Relationships ◽  
Central Taiwan ◽  
Learning Analysis ◽  
Variance Explained

A questionnaire survey was conducted with 116 college students (47 men, 69 women) in Central Taiwan to investigate predictive relationships among four attitudinal variables, perceived self-efficacy, learners' autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation toward e-learning. Analysis showed learners' autonomy was predictive of both intrinsic (57% independent variance explained) and extrinsic motivation (61% independent variance explained). Although perceived self-efficacy was not a predictor of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation, it correlated significantly with extrinsic motivation.

scholarly journals Pengaruh The Big Five Personality Terhadap Kinerja Akademik dengan Motivasi Akademik Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Program Studi Manajemen Universitas Airlangga

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-185
Author(s):  
Deva Ludian Tantyo ◽  
Siti Sulasmi ◽  
IBG. Adi Permana
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Hierarchical Multiple Regression ◽  
The Social ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Kinerja akademik menjadi focus dalam penelitian ini mengingat kinerja akademik merupakan salah satu pengukur seberapa mampu mahasiswa tersebut dalam menempuh pendidikan. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada program studi S-1 Manajemen Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Airlangga. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 87 responden dengan menggunakan convenience sampling. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penilitian ini adalah Hierarchical Multiple Regression  dengan menggunakan alat statistik Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dimensi the big five personality yang berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja akademik di Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Airlangga yaitu pada model 1 (extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, dan openness), model 2 (agreeableness, neuroticism, dan openness), model 3 (agreeableness, dan openness)  Dan hasil lainnya adalah openness berpengaruh secara partial mediation terhadap kinerja akademik dengan dimediasi oleh intrinsic motivation, Agreaableness dan openness masing – masing berpengaruh secara full mediation dan partial mediation terhadap kinerja akademik dengan dimediasi oleh extrinsic motivation, dan tidak ada satupun dari dimensi the big five personality yang berpengaruh secara full atau partial mediation terhadap kinerja akademik dengan dimediasi oleh amotivation di Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Airlangga. Keywords : the big five personality, Motivasi Akademik, kinerja akademik, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation

scholarly journals Motivasi Belajar Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Fisika

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Dina Selvia
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
High Learning ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
High Category ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learn Physics

The purpose of this study was to describe the motivation to learn physics in class X MIA at SMAN 9 Jambi City. This type of research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The population of this study were students of class X MIA at SMAN 9 Jambi City. The sampling technique in this research is total sampling. The research instrument used was a questionnaire on students' motivation to learn physics. The data analysis technique used is quantitative analysis using descriptive statistics. The results of this study indicate that the motivation to learn physics in class X MIA at SMAN 9 Jambi City on the intrinsic motivation dimension is in the high category with a percentage of 59,80% where students' attitudes are in the frequent category and the extrinsic motivation dimension is in the high category with a percentage of 61,76% where students' attitudes are in the frequent category. Conclusions, that the attitudes of respondents on the intrinsic motivation dimension include indicators of high learning activities tend to be in the occasional category, indicators of perseverance in doing assignments tend to be in the frequent category, and tenacious indicators in facing difficulties tend to be are in the frequent category. In the extrinsic motivation dimension, indicators of the presence of information from teachers tend to be in the always category, indicators of feedback tend to be in the frequent category, and indicators of reinforcement tend to be in the frequent category.  Keywords: Learning Motivation, Physics, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Method

Knowledge Sharing: Two-Dimensional Motivation Perspective and the Role of Demographic Variables

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 135-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aamir Amin ◽  
Mohd Fadzil Hassan ◽  
Mazeyanti Bt. Mohd Ariffin ◽  
Mobashar Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Extrinsic Rewards ◽  
The Impact

Knowledge Management (KM) efforts cannot be successful unless employees open their minds to share their valuable knowledge. Knowledge sharing is a voluntary act which requires an individual's motivation. Based on the notion that an individual's motivation is of two types, namely intrinsic and extrinsic, a framework of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators of knowledge sharing was presented at the International Symposium on Information Technology (ITSIM) in June 2010, in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. There is a lack of research work which attempts to understand knowledge sharing motivation from intrinsic as well as extrinsic motivational perspective. Hence, the proposed framework incorporated extrinsic rewards, representing extrinsic motivation, and Organisation Citizenship Behaviour (OCB), representing intrinsic motivation, in Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). Apart from understanding the individual's knowledge sharing motivation from a two-dimensional motivation perspective, the primary aim of this study is to extend the framework proposed in ITSIM'10 by adding demographic variable as a moderating variable. This will help to understand individual differences in knowledge sharing behaviour. At the same time, the study will present the results of ITSIM paper in detail. This study has used training institutes of an oil and gas company in Malaysia as a case. The proposed framework will overcome the research gaps in the literature by re-analysing the impact of extrinsic rewards, OCB and demographic variables on knowledge sharing. To test six major and, in total, 19 hypotheses, the questionnaire method was used to gather data from the trainers and facilitators at three training institutes of the oil and gas company. The data was analysed by using multi-regression technique. The results have shown that intrinsic motivation, represented by OCB in this study, is one of the strongest motivating factors for knowledge sharing behaviour, whereas extrinsic motivation, represented by extrinsic rewards in this study, has a moderate effect on an individual's knowledge sharing intention. The results have also shown that individuals differ in manifesting their knowledge sharing intention into behaviour based on their gender and education level, whereas there is no difference among individuals with different experience levels in manifesting their knowledge sharing intention into behaviour. The study will help to understand the individual's knowledge sharing motivation from intrinsic as well as extrinsic motivational perspectives and, at the same time, individual differences in knowledge sharing behaviour. It will aid the managers at training institutes to promote knowledge sharing in their organisations.

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