The relationship between academic motivation and academic achievement students

AbstractBackground: the purpose of this study was to explore the correlation between academic motivation and academic achievement among Tehran University students.MethodIn this cross-sectional correlation study, 252 Tehran University students were required to fill the academic motivation questionnaire. This 43-item questionnaire measured 8 aspects of motivation. Criterion for academic achievement was a mark which students themselves reported. Data were analyzed through using SPSS16 by means of Pearson Correlation coefficient.Results: Data analysis indicated positive and significant correlation between Academic Motivation and Academic Achievement. Furthermore subscales of task, effort, competition, social concern within eight subscales had a significant relationship with academic achievement.Conclusion: Regarding the results, students’ academic achievement requires coordination and interaction between different aspects of motivation