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Title: Motivation and Academic Success in Tertiary Education: A Scoping Review on European Countries
Language: English
Authors: Rebecca Ghio (ORCID 0000-0002-8438-7462), Elena De Gioannis (ORCID 0000-0003-4341-3166)
Source: European Journal of Education. 2026 61(1).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Higher Education, Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Learning Motivation, Measures (Individuals), Measurement Techniques
Geographic Terms: Europe
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Academic Motivation Scale
DOI: 10.1111/ejed.70483
ISSN: 0141-8211
1465-3435
Abstract: The motivations that push young people to enrol in tertiary education have been long analysed, and many studies have tested the association between motivations and academic success. The paper aimed to systematically review these studies and summarise their findings regarding (1) how motivation is conceptualised, (2) how academic success is measured, and (3) the association between motivation and academic success. We selected 13 studies. The comparison of their findings suggested that most studies measured motivation based on the Academic Motivation Scale, still with some differences, that is, some identified motivational profiles while the others distinguished among intrinsic, extrinsic and lack of motivation. Academic success was mainly measured using performance during the academic year, while it was rarely inferred from the completion of the path. Finally, most studies found a positive and statistically significant association between academic success and intrinsic motivation, while results on extrinsic motivation were mixed and inconclusive.
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