A Comprehensive Review of Psychological Constructs Influencing Students’ Academic Motivation in Contemporary Educational Environments
Keywords:
academic motivation, self-regulation, achievement emotions, modern educational environment, digital learningAbstract
This study aimed to provide an integrated explanation of the psychological constructs influencing students’ academic motivation in modern educational settings. This research employed a qualitative review design with a theoretical analysis approach; fifteen relevant peer-reviewed articles were purposively selected and analyzed through qualitative content analysis, with data coding and theme development conducted using NVivo 14 software until theoretical saturation was achieved. The results revealed that academic motivation is shaped by four major themes: self-regulation and personal competence, emotional and internal learning experiences, social interactions and learning environment, and modern learning context and educational technologies, encompassing interrelated constructs such as self-efficacy, self-regulated learning, achievement emotions, sense of belonging, teacher–student relationships, digital learning, and technological self-directedness. Academic motivation emerges as a multidimensional and dynamic phenomenon that requires comprehensive educational interventions addressing individual, emotional, social, and technological dimensions simultaneously.
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