Examining the Correlation-ship Between Learning Motivation and Major Identity of Normal Students in Local Undergraduate Universities
Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v6i1.3653
Abstract
The study examined the level of learning motivation, the state of major identity, and the relationship between learning motivation and major identity. A questionnaire was used to survey 342 normal students in local undergraduate universities. The study suggests these findings. (1) Learning motivation and major identity were at intermediate levels. (2) learning motivation and major identity were significantly different on some demographic variables. (3) External motivation was higher than internal motivation. (4) The level of professional sentiment was the highest and professional behavior was the lowest. (5) There was a significant positive correlation between major identity and learning motivation, major identity positively predicts learning motivation.
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learning motivation, major identity, relevance, normal students
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