Understanding Loss of Motivation (Desire to Succeed) as a Function of Identifiable Incidents in College Student Academic Experience

Authors

Devin Soelberg, Brigham Young University
W. Kerry Hammock, Brigham Young University

Keywords

loss of motivation, desire to succeed, college student, academic experience, higher education

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Educational Leadership and Foundations

Abstract

The level of motivation in students of collegiate studies varies drastically and affects both campus life and the ultimate success of any institute of higher education. Academic motivation is defined as the desire one has to succeed in academic pursuits. This project attempts to conclude whether or not specific life experiences can be consistently linked to large changes in college students’ motivation. If so, these life experiences will be categorized and placed on a continuum measuring their frequency and severity.

Recommended Citation

Soelberg, Devin and Hammock, W. Kerry (2013) "Understanding Loss of Motivation (Desire to Succeed) as a Function of Identifiable Incidents in College Student Academic Experience," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 49.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/49