Learning Motivation From an Educational Psychology Perspective: Concepts, Dynamics, and Strategies for its Development
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https://doi.org/10.72204/x0230d49Keywords:
Learning motivation, Educational psychology, Intrinsic motivation, Self-regulation, Learning strategiesAbstract
Learning motivation is an important psychological factor influencing students’ engagement, persistence, and academic achievement. This article aims to analyze learning motivation from the perspective of educational psychology by examining its concepts, dimensions, functions, and strategies for enhancement in contemporary education. This study employed a qualitative approach using systematic literature review design. Literature data were collected from scientific publications published between 2016 and 2025 and analyzed using content analysis techniques. The findings indicate that learning motivation is a multidimensional construct shaped by psychological needs, cognitive perceptions, social interaction, and learning environments. This study also highlights that learning motivation in modern education requires an integrative perspective combining Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy-Value Theory, and self-regulated learning. The article proposes a conceptual synthesis emphasizing autonomy support, competence development, task relevance, and adaptive learning environments as key factors in fostering sustainable learning motivation.
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