The motivation to study of the student in security sciences and forensic sciences

Abstract

Motivation has been indicated as the engine for the success or failure of learning processes, although its origin continues to be a topic of permanent discussion. The objective of the present work was to know the level of motivation to study in the students of the Bachelor of Science in Security of the UMSNH. The applied methodology was quantitative and correlational with a non-experimental design. The instrument used was the Educational Motivation Scale (EME). The results show, the main intrinsic school motivations are: "I find satisfaction and I like to learn new things", followed by "I like to see that I surpass myself" and finally "it will allow me to choose a job in the branch that I like. ”. Based on the extrinsic motivations they are: "to lead a comfortable life later", "because education better prepares me to pursue a career later" and finally "Why do I think that more years of studies increase my professional preparation". Teachers have a decisive role to provide confidence to the student, be empathetic and be in constant training that allows us to teach motivating classes for our students.