IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Kajal Das; Samirranjan Adhikari; Subrata Bhattacharya

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

A Descriptive Survey on the Academic Motivation of the Female Learners

Kajal Das, Samirranjan Adhikari, Subrata Bhattacharya

Abstract :

Academic motivation is defined by a student’s desire (as reflected in approach, persistence and level of interest) regarding academic subjects when the student’s competence is judged against a standard of performance or excellence. The present study was designed to assess the academic motivation of the female learners of our country. Data were collected by administering Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) on randomly selected 447 female learners of class IX and X. It was observed that the female learners of our country perceived competence and confidence in performance of class work (self–efficacy) was high; intrinsic interest in and perceived importance of class work as well as performance for challenge and mastery goals (intrinsic value) was high; concerning worries about and cognitive interference on tests and examinations (test anxiety) was low; the use of rehearsal strategies, elaboration strategies such as summarizing and paraphrasing and organizational strategies (cognitive strategy use) was high; meta–cognitive strategies, such as planning, skimming, and comprehension monitoring and effort management strategies, such as, persistence at difficult or boring tasks and working diligently (self– regulation) were high; and academic motivation score in totality reflecting the high motivation.