University Students' Motivation to Study and Satisfaction with the Academic Environment
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| Title: | University Students' Motivation to Study and Satisfaction with the Academic Environment |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Andrea Lukács (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Further and Higher Education. 2026 50(4):708-719. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Motivation, Student Satisfaction, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation, Measures (Individuals), Self Determination, Student Characteristics, College Students, Higher Education, Student Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | Hungary |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Academic Motivation Scale |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0309877X.2026.2624592 |
| ISSN: | 0309-877X 1469-9486 |
| Abstract: | This study investigates the factors influencing university students' motivation to study and their satisfaction with the academic environment. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, the study explores the interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, as well as the impact of satisfaction on students' motivation. An exploratory quantitative survey was conducted among 591 students from a Hungarian university, assessing their motivation using the Academic Motivation Scale and the Student Satisfaction subscale from the University Student's Motivation & Satisfaction Questionnaire-2. Results indicate a moderate level of self-determination among participants, with both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations playing significant roles. Satisfaction with the academic environment emerged as a key predictor of motivation, highlighting the importance of creating supportive and engaging learning environments. Factors such as satisfaction about the university environment, age, financial background and gender significantly influenced motivation levels. The study underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience in higher education, with implications for retention and academic success highlighting the need for comprehensive and multifaceted support approaches. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505056 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigates the factors influencing university students' motivation to study and their satisfaction with the academic environment. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, the study explores the interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, as well as the impact of satisfaction on students' motivation. An exploratory quantitative survey was conducted among 591 students from a Hungarian university, assessing their motivation using the Academic Motivation Scale and the Student Satisfaction subscale from the University Student's Motivation & Satisfaction Questionnaire-2. Results indicate a moderate level of self-determination among participants, with both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations playing significant roles. Satisfaction with the academic environment emerged as a key predictor of motivation, highlighting the importance of creating supportive and engaging learning environments. Factors such as satisfaction about the university environment, age, financial background and gender significantly influenced motivation levels. The study underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience in higher education, with implications for retention and academic success highlighting the need for comprehensive and multifaceted support approaches. |
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| ISSN: | 0309-877X 1469-9486 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0309877X.2026.2624592 |
