Intrinsic goal orientation or motivation varies among students from different cultural backgrounds

04 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

This study investigates the motivation of university students in Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and China for online learning. It analyzes how self-confidence, social interaction, and personal goals affect their academic performance. The research reveals that students’ belief in their abilities is a key factor for success in online environments. Additionally, it highlights the significant impact of cultural backgrounds on student motivation, suggesting the need for culturally sensitive online education approaches. These insights are crucial for educators and policymakers, as they point towards developing more effective, inclusive, and culturally adapted online learning strategies. Understanding and addressing the diverse motivational factors in different regions can enhance the effectiveness and appeal of online education for a global student population.

Our research article explores how motivation in online learning is influenced by factors such as self-efficacy, social engagement, intrinsic goal orientation, and control of learning beliefs. The study finds a strong correlation between self-efficacy and online learning experience, with high self-efficacy linked to better academic performance. In contrast, social engagement showed the weakest correlation in this context. The study also indicates that intrinsic goal orientation varies significantly with the student’s country of origin, suggesting cultural influences on motivation. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and educational authorities, highlighting the importance of considering cultural and individual differences in student motivation in online learning environments.

Authors:  Imelda Hermilinda Abas (School of Liberal Arts, Metharath University), Mohd Kamrul Hasan (English Language Institute, United International University), Ali Zahabi (School of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi), Lester Naces Udang (College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman), Fahrina Mustafa (Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University)

Read the full paper: https://ejal.info/article-view/?id=570

Intrinsic goal orientation or motivation varies among students from different cultural backgrounds

This study investigates the motivation of university students in Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and China for online learning. It analyzes how self-confidence, social interaction, and personal goals affect their academic performance. The research reveals that students’ belief in their abilities is a key factor for success in online environments. Additionally, it highlights the significant impact of cultural backgrounds on student motivation, suggesting the need for culturally sensitive online education approaches. These insights are crucial for educators and policymakers, as they point towards developing more effective, inclusive, and culturally adapted online learning strategies. Understanding and addressing the diverse motivational factors in different regions can enhance the effectiveness and appeal of online education for a global student population.

Our research article explores how motivation in online learning is influenced by factors such as self-efficacy, social engagement, intrinsic goal orientation, and control of learning beliefs. The study finds a strong correlation between self-efficacy and online learning experience, with high self-efficacy linked to better academic performance. In contrast, social engagement showed the weakest correlation in this context. The study also indicates that intrinsic goal orientation varies significantly with the student’s country of origin, suggesting cultural influences on motivation. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and educational authorities, highlighting the importance of considering cultural and individual differences in student motivation in online learning environments.

Authors:  Imelda Hermilinda Abas (School of Liberal Arts, Metharath University), Mohd Kamrul Hasan (English Language Institute, United International University), Ali Zahabi (School of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi), Lester Naces Udang (College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman), Fahrina Mustafa (Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University)

Read the full paper: https://ejal.info/article-view/?id=570