Foster Motivation Research Articles

Effects of academic self-regulation on procrastination, academic stress and anxiety, resilience and academic performance in a sample of Spanish secondary school students.

One of the biggest challenges facing students today is procrastination, which is closely related to stress, anxiety and, in the most severe cases, depression. The aim of the present study is to analyze the influence of academic self-regulation on procrastination, academic anxiety and stress, academic resilience and academic performance. The sample consisted of 991 high school students aged between 16 and 19 years (M = 17.25; SD = 3.45). A structural equation model was used to analyze the relationship between the study variables. Analyzes showed that academic self-regulation negatively predicted procrastination. In turn, procrastination positively predicted academic stress and anxiety. However, resilience exerted a protective influence by being positively related to academic stress and anxiety. Finally, resilience positively predicted academic performance, whereas stress and anxiety negatively predicted academic performance. Thus, the importance of generating strategies for students to learn to self-regulate in academic contexts, manage emotions, foster motivation and develop strategies to help them overcome the vicissitudes they face is emphasized.

PENYULUHAN BUDAYA MENABUNG UNTUK ANAK SERTA MENGELOLA KEUANGAN SENDIRI SECARA MANDIRI DENGAN HEMAT, CERMAT DAN TEPAT PADA PESERTA DIDIK YAYASAN LEMBAGA AMIL ZAKAT NASIONAL MIZAN AMANAH

The purpose of this Community Service activity is to carry out one of the Three Pillars of Higher Education and its main objective is to provide an overview of strategies that can be implemented in an effort to foster motivation to save today's students, especially for Mizan Amanah National Amil Zakat Institution Foundation Students. In addition, it is hoped that with this community service the existence of higher education institutions can make a major contribution to the development and application of science to the community. The method used for the activities carried out was that we went directly to the PKM location, namely at the Mizan Amanah National Amil Zakat Institution Foundation, which is located at Jl. Bintaro Utama 3 Blok AP No.50A, Bintaro, Pondok Aren District, South Tamgerang City, Banten 15221. The results of the community service were obtained, namely increasing the motivation of children to save more actively and increasing their motivation, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic so that they have a good perspective on the importance of improving and building self-motivation to save even better and learn to be responsible in the present as their provision for life in the future. The knowledge gained at Community Service this time is expected to be able to provide new enthusiasm for lecturers in an effort to develop themselves by providing direction, delivering material and motivation and contributing to the younger generation both within the school, campus, family and society at large.

Will tertiary lecturers’ research motivations differ from publication types in developing countries? A case study of Vietnam

This research is based on expectancy theory to investigate “internal attraction” and “external attraction” and integrate “belief” into the research framework that motivates lecturers to publish their research. Findings of regression analysis from a sample of 475 lecturers in business and economics have revealed that lecturers are motivated by both “internal attraction” and “external attraction”; however, the impact of “internal attraction” is stronger than that of “external attraction” on international publication but weaker on national publication. Belief is found not to influence motivation for national research publications, but negatively influences motivation for international research publications. The research results also reveal that the motivation for international research publications of professors and associate professors is higher than the motivation of other lecturers, irrespective of age and gender. Based on the research results, proper implications for policies to foster motivation for international and national research publications have been suggested for developing countries with constant changes in science and education.

PELATIHAN KORESPONDENSI DALAM BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK STAF BAGIAN PEMERINTAHAN DI PEMERINTAHAN KOTA BATU

This PKM aims to provide correspondence skills in English. Currently the need for communication in English is a necessity. This training involved staff from the Government Section in the Batu City administration who had several times received offers to work with foreign parties and overseas industries. Data collection techniques in this PKM are through observation, providing training, and conducting evaluations. During the training, participants showed active participation and had seriousness, willingness and high motivation to write correspondence. The training process (final writing training) provides benefits for staff, namely it can increase staff understanding of, foster motivation in writing correspondence, and carry out correspondence as well as for agencies can improve government performance. The results of this activity can be used as input for other department offices in an effort to improve the quality of staff and also cooperate with foreign parties for the development of networks and cooperation.

Managerial practices and school efficiency: a data envelopment analysis across OECD and MENA countries using TIMSS 2019 data

School-level inefficiencies and mismanagement can have serious repercussions for human resource development and labor market outcomes. This paper investigates the extent and consequences of existing technical inefficiency of schools with respect to their resource- and people-management aspects at a cross-country level across Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. It employs a non-radial Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) alongside a second stage Tobit regression model using datasets in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019. The analysis covers 5164 schools across 26 countries. In the first stage of DEA analysis, it is evident that technical inefficiencies exist similarly across schools of both OECD and MENA nations, irrespective of the method used for efficiency calculation. While availability of educational resources is a necessary condition for improving learning outcomes, it is surely not sufficient. In the second stage of the Tobit regression, the model confirms that improved utilization of the existing resources through better educational management systems can yield higher cognitive achievement at the school-level. The empirical findings also reveal that discipline maintained within the student body at school is one of the most important and significant factors associated with higher school level input- and output-efficiency across both MENA and OECD regions. Moreover, different aspects of people management, particularly target setting, student as well as teacher motivation, and parental involvement in school management are found to be positively associated with school-level technical efficiency across the two regions, albeit in varying degrees. Overall, educational management policies should shift focus from solely providing higher quantity of resources to improving the technical efficiency of schools through enhanced school-level management, by encouraging disciplinary action, as well as by supporting stakeholder incentives that foster motivation and participation.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK PEMBIAYAAN MUSYARAKAH PT. BANK ACEH KEPADA PELAKU USAHA UMKM KOTA BANDA ACEH DI MASA PANDEMI

This study aims to determine the contribution of gampong funds in the development of BUMG Amarabu, Simeulue Cut District, Simeulue Regency and the role of BUMG in the economic development of the community in Amarabu. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. Informants consisted of geuchik, village officials, community leaders, BUMG administrators and the community. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation, documentation and literature study. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the contribution of gampong funds in the development of BUMG, Simeulue Cut District, Simeulue Regency includes increasing the income of the BUMG itself through community economic efforts so that Gampong-Owned Enterprises are always active in carrying out their activities in Gampong Amarabu. The role of Gampong-Owned Enterprises in the economic development of the community in Amarabu, Simeulue Cut District, Simeulue Regency includes supporting the strengthening of community business activities in collaborating with various parties who have potential in the field of improving the Amarabu community's business. Accommodating and fostering the community in business activities so that it becomes a source of income that is able to foster motivation and innovation in the business world. Increase community economic resilience through business activities that can create jobs.
 Keywords: Development Strategy, Musyarakah Financing Products, Bank Aceh, MSME

The role of Islamic education teachers in fostering students’ emotional intelligence

This research aimed to find out how the role of Islamic Education teachers in fostering students' emotional intelligence, especially in Bengkulu City Elementary Schools. This was mixed-method research using explanatory techniques. Instruments in this study included questionnaires and interviews, with the sample were teachers and elementary school students. The strategy used by Islamic Religious Education (<em>Pendidikan agama Islam/</em>PAI<em>) </em>teachers in order to improve emotional intelligence is to focus more on student activity and attitudes, as well as by carrying out activities such as regular recitations every Friday, evening prayers, reading dhikr, and fasting to improve students' spiritual intelligence. After inviting students to do positive things such as reading history books, stories and other books that can foster motivation, doing social service activities, inviting students to pray when a friend is sick or when someone dies, this is to foster empathy, and in the learning process, the teacher applies group learning strategies. Also, schools provide facilities and infrastructure for extracurricular activities such as drum bands, Banjari prayers, and khutbahs, to foster a sense of cooperation or develop relationships with other people.

Peran Dosen Dalam Mengembangkan Profil Pelajar Pancasila Melalui Perspektif Filsafat Pendidikan

Character education in the application of the pancasila student profile in the curriculum which is a plan and arrangement that contains objectives, content, materials and teaching methods must be raised so that it has a good impact on the implementation of pancasila values focused on the role of the lecturer in shaping student attitudes and personality. The application of the pancasila student profile is expected to be able to foster motivation and character education in a student who is the responsibility of all elements. Symbolically, this sentence illustrates that the task of developing independent character for students is not an easy job, but guidance and direction is needed so that students have character. Learning on an independent campus provides challenges and opportunities for the development of innovation, creativity, capacity, personality and student needs, as well as developing independence in seeking and finding knowledge that can foster student character.

Personal Goals, Barriers to Self-Management and Desired mHealth Application Features to Improve Self-Care in Multi-Ethnic Asian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.

(1) Introduction: The ubiquity of mobile phones suggests the potential of mobile health applications to reach patients with type 2 diabetes and engage them to improve self-care. This study aimed to explore personal goals, barriers to self-management and desired mobile health application features to improve self-care among multi-ethnic Asian patients with type 2 diabetes. (2) Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients with type 2 diabetes (n = 29). Patients were recruited from a multi-disciplinary center for diabetes and metabolism in Singapore, using a purposive sampling strategy. Various visual materials, collated from existing mobile health application features, were used to facilitate the discussion. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed. (3) Results: A total of 29 patients participated in 11 focus group discussions or one-on-one interviews. Personal goals for self-management were centered around short-term outcome expectancy, such as better glucose control and a reduced number of medications. Self-management was hampered by competing priorities and limited healthy food options when at work, while a lack of tailored advice from healthcare providers further diminished competence. The desired mobile health app features to improve self-care behaviors included quantifiable goal-setting, personalized nudges based on tracked data, built-in resources from credible sources, in-app social support through virtual interaction with peers and healthcare providers, technology-driven novel data logging and user-defined nudges. (4) Conclusions: We identified a set of app features that may foster motivation to engage in lifestyle modification for patients with T2DM. The findings serve to inform the design of artificial intelligence-enabled mobile health application intervention aimed at improving diabetes self-care.

The influence of competence and perception on interest in the public accountant profession mediated by motivation

This research paper aims to examine whether there is a correlation of Competence and Perception on Interest in the Public Accountant Profession. Furthermore, additional focus could be placed on the question, whether Motivation can play a mediating role of effect of Competence and Perception on Interest in the Public Accountant Profession. After reviewing the literature, there are seven hypotheses proposed in this study. The study design consisted of a population with a saturated sample of 50 students of the Mahardhika School of Economics, accounting study program, regular class B - 2016 entry year who are still actively attending lectures. The data is processed using SEM SmartPLS 3 where the bootstrap method is used to test hypotheses and the results show that competence alone cannot be a strong driver of interest in a career as a public accountant without motivation. Motivation will be a strong intermediary for students who have good competence towards a career interest as a public accountant. Meanwhile, having a perception related to the public accounting profession does not provide a significant and not strong influence to foster motivation to have an interest in a career as a public accountant. This study provides input to enrich the theory of the relationship between competence and perception on interest mediated by motivation.

Examining the qualitative aspects of language use in English teaching for young learners

Teachers’ use of the target language is a crucial aspect of instructed language learning, especially so in the case of English teaching in primary school, which aims to foster motivation, confidence and oral engagement in English, but also support the overall development of each child. Although contemporary research rejects exclusive target-language use, monolingual approaches are still regarded good practice in many educational settings, as they are thought to promote learning. Yet, language learning is a cognitive, but also a social and emotional endeavor, and language use in the classroom therefore needs to be considered beyond the cognitive and linguistic dimensions of language input. The professional discourse, however, lacks a comprehensive and nuanced way of describing the various classroom functions, consequences and motives that may underpin the use of the target language and the first language. The Teaching through Interactions framework (Hamre et al., 2013) was developed to capture teacher effectiveness and quality in primary education in general. This article argues that examining language use through the socioemotional, organizational and instructional domains of instruction that are outlined in this model, facilitates our understanding of the various considerations at play in the language classroom and highlights the close link between quality and language use in the primary classroom. The framework may be useful for teachers, teacher educators and student teachers to identify, systematize and share their deliberations in relation to language choice, and advance the professional discourse at all levels of education.

Impact of Research Training on Newly Graduated Health Professionals' Motivation to Undertake Research.

BackgroundClinical research is vital for improved patient health outcomes. However, there has been a decline in the number of new researchers replacing an aging workforce. This is because multiple factors impact on newly graduated health professionals’ (HPs) readiness and motivation to engage with research training and undertake research when taking up hospital clinical roles.MethodsDrawing on the Expectancy-Value-Cost (EVC) theory, a sequential explanatory mixed methods design involving cross-sectional survey and purposely sampled participant interview data was utilised to investigate the factors that impact on motivation to undertake research for three newly graduated HP groups (allied health, medical and nursing and midwifery). Survey data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, while interview data were thematically analysed to identify recurring themes. Framework analysis was utilised for triangulation of findings.ResultsParticipants’ previous exposure to research training influenced their expectancy to undertake research. Participants who had previous research training reported significantly higher (P < 0.001) research confidence (Median (IQR) 3.0 (3.0–3.0)) compared to those who had no previous research training (Median (IQR) 0.0 (0.0–1.0)). However, in relation to types of values attached to research, participants who demonstrated intrinsic and attainment values were more engaged and motivated to undertake research despite a myriad of barriers compared to those who demonstrated utility value (P < 0.001). The qualitative data revealed six overarching themes in terms of factors that influence motivation (i) Importance of early immersion into formal research training (ii) Attitude to research (iii) Time constraints (iv) Poor visibility of research training opportunities (v) Lack of organisational support (vi) Low returns on effort.ConclusionResearch training builds confidence, however, to foster motivation for the uptake and continued engagement with research, educators would need to help new HPs see the intrinsic and attainment values of research as they move through the career pipeline.

Motivation is not enough: A qualitative study of lung cancer screening uptake in Australia to inform future implementation.

IntroductionParticipation in lung cancer screening (LCS) trials and real-world programs is low, with many people at high-risk for lung cancer opting out of baseline screening after registering interest. We aimed to identify the potential drivers of participation in LCS in the Australian setting, to inform future implementation.MethodsSemi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with individuals at high-risk of lung cancer who were eligible for screening and who had either participated (‘screeners’) or declined to participate (‘decliners’) in the International Lung Screening Trial from two Australian sites. Interview guide development was informed by the Precaution Adoption Process Model. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using the COM-B model of behaviour to explore capability, opportunity and motivation related to screening behaviour.ResultsThirty-nine participants were interviewed (25 screeners; 14 decliners). Motivation to participate in screening was high in both groups driven by the lived experience of lung cancer and a belief that screening is valuable, however decliners unlike their screening counterparts reported low self-efficacy. Decliners in our study reported challenges in capability including ability to attend and in knowledge and understanding. Decliners also reported challenges related to physical and social opportunity, in particular location as a barrier and lack of family support to attend screening.ConclusionOur findings suggest that motivation alone may not be sufficient to change behaviour related to screening participation, unless capability and opportunity are also considered. Focusing strategies on barriers related to capability and opportunity such as online/telephone support, mobile screening programs and financial assistance for screeners may better enhance screening participation. Providing funding for clinicians to support individuals in decision-making and belief in self-efficacy may foster motivation. Targeting interventions that connect eligible individuals with the LCS program will be crucial for successful implementation.

Enhancing Early Second Language Acquisition through Parent-teacher Practices

The phenomenon of the second language has been widely spread which demands many parents to let their children learn as early as possible. Parents and teachers are the two stakeholders who are able to grant this idea. This study was conducted to present teachers’ and parents’ practices in teaching and/or introducing English as a second language and see whether or not the two perspectives were in line. The phenomenology of the qualitative study was employed in this study by using the interview as the research instrument, and two teachers were chosen as the research participants. Therefore, the data analysis of this research was conducted by transcribing the interview, open-coding, analytical coding, axial coding, and selective coding, and emerging the theme of the coding. In addition, the researcher found several findings related to early second language acquisition through parent-teacher practices such as language exposure, language accuracy, encouragement of parent-child interaction, fun learning to foster motivation of language learning, realia teaching aid, reward presentation, and the use of video after completing the data analysis by coding.

The Case for Bringing Experiential Learning into the Humanities

Abstract Drawing on innovative programs at the University of Michigan and Duke University, this essay explores an important trend in humanistic education: the provision of opportunities for experiential learning, whether for undergraduates or graduate students. Avenues for applied humanistic research, such as research-based internships and courses structured around collaborative, client-inflected research projects, provide numerous benefits. In addition to cultivating teamwork, leadership, and communications skills, such experiences build intellectual confidence, expand horizons, and foster motivation to pursue additional research challenges. Although humanistic experiments with experiential learning now abound across higher education, pedagogical conservatism among faculty has slowed the pace of change, with pilots often occurring outside the frameworks of standard curricular structures. We call on departments in the humanities and interpretive social sciences to embrace the promise of engaged, public-facing scholarly endeavor, and to make collaborative research a core feature of curricular expectations for students at all levels.

What Drives Knowledge Seeking, Sharing, and Use Among Family Planning Professionals? Behavioral Evidence From Africa, Asia, and the United States.

To contribute to strengthening family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programs by identifying behavioral factors that influence FP/RH professionals' knowledge management (KM) behaviors. We conducted an online survey, in-depth interviews, and cocreation workshops between July 2019 and June 2020 with a convenience sample of FP/RH professionals in Africa, Asia, and the United States to explore their KM behaviors. We used descriptive statistics to analyze the survey data and inductive thematic analysis for the interviews, and we synthesized participant inputs from selected cocreation activities. The samples consisted of 273 survey respondents, 23 interviewees, and 69 cocreation workshop participants. There were no significant differences in how professionals seek and share information by gender, role, or geographic region, except related to language barriers among Francophone professionals. FP/RH professionals reported using both digital sources and their professional networks to seek and share information. Choice overload and cognitive overload (when people are presented with too much information and in a way that is hard to understand, respectively) act as barriers as they seek and use information. Too many information sources lead to frustration and inaction and best practices are often not contextualized or specific enough for application. Positive KM organizational cultures help facilitate effective information sharing, but reluctance to share information persists due to fear of losing comparative advantage. FP/RH professionals noted that such barriers result in duplication of effort and lack of advancement in FP/RH programs. To improve overall program impact, KM interventions in FP/RH and global health should reduce cognitive and choice overload, especially by curating and sharing practical, actionable information with essential details on context and how programs are implemented so that others can apply or adapt the learnings. Programs should use incentives to foster motivation to share this type of information.

Determinants of healthful eating and physical activity among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes in Qatar: A qualitative study.

In Qatar, as in the rest of the world, the sharp rise in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a leading cause for concern, in terms associated with morbidity, mortality, and increasing health costs. Besides adhering to medication, the outcome of diabetes management is also dependent on patient adherence to the variable self-care behaviors including healthful eating (HE) and physical activity (PA). Yet, dietary intake and PA in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with T1D are known to fall short of recommended guidelines. The aim of this study was to develop an in-depth understanding of the behavioral determinants of HE and PA adherence among Arab AYAs within the age range of 17-24 years with T1D attending Hamad General Hospital. Semi-structured, face-to-face individual interviews were conducted with 20 participants. Interviews were based on an integrative health behavior change model, the I-Change model (ICM). All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the framework method. More participants reported non-adherence than adherence. Several motivational determinants of adherence to HE and PA were identified. The majority of participants were cognizant of their own behaviors towards HE and PA. Yet, some did not link low adherence to HE and PA with increased risks of health problems resulting from T1D. Facilitators to adherence were identified as being convinced of the advantages of HE and PA, having support and high self-efficacy, a high level of intention, and a good health care system. The suboptimal adherence in AYAs to HE and PA needs more attention. Supportive actions are needed to encourage adherence to a healthy lifestyle to achieve benefits in terms of glycemic control and overall health outcomes, with a special focus on adolescents. Interventions are needed to foster motivation by addressing the relevant determinants in order to promote adherence to these two behaviors in AYAs with T1D.

Pelatihan Menulis Cerpen yang Berkearifan Lokal Pada Siswa SMAN 2 Prabumulih

Cerpen or short stories are literary works in the form of prose. Short stories are works of high level imagination. The formulation of the problem in this service is "How is the training to write short stories with local wisdom for students of SMAN 2 Prabumulih?" This activity is expected to benefit students, teachers, schools, and researchers. For students, this service is expected to foster enthusiasm and motivation for student learning, increase student interest in writing skills and develop students' ideas to think creatively in writing short stories with local wisdom. For teachers, it can add insight in learning to write, especially writing short stories. The methods used in this service are lectures, questions and answers, and the practice of making short stories with local wisdom. The results obtained in this community service are that students are interested in writing short stories. short story building elements.

Kuliah Kerja Nyata Ramadhan dan Penguatan Spiritualitas Komunitas Masyarakat Di Desa Tambang, Ponorogo

The purpose of this KKN activity is to improve the religious experience of the community in order to support spiritual quality and at the same time foster motivation in solving various life problems through a religious approach. Based on the survey and situation analysis, the following problems can be identified: 1) The people of the Mining Village have minimal religious knowledge because the number of religious teachers is still lacking. 2) The education level of the younger generation is low because the interest and ability to continue to a higher level of education is lacking. 3) Agricultural and livestock products are abundant but selling prices are low due to the lack of marketing strategies. As a result, the income of the population is low. The general assumption of this KKN activity is that the target community of KKN will be empowered by the KKN programs offered. The KKN activity program includes: (1) in the religious field, KKN participants provide examples and guidance to the younger generation to become imams of fardu prayers and terawih prayers in mosques and prayer rooms, provide guidance and role models after the terawih prayers and dawn prayers, provide training and role models to become Friday prayer preacher, providing training on teaching reading and writing of the Qur'an at the TPA. 2) in the field of education, KKN participants motivate the younger generation to continue their education to the tertiary level, 3) in the economic field, provide training on processing pure cow's milk into cakes, and provide training on marketing and packaging methods of agricultural products.

ARCS: A model to foster motivation in times of the new normal

The purpose of this article is to explain the importance of using ARCS model for motivation among students who have returned to face-to-face classes. Therefore, a bibliographical review was carried out by reviewing different articles related to motivation and problems in education in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the information presented in this paper is to help teachers realize the benefits of implementing ARCS model to make students more motivated, engaged, collaborative, and dynamic through a variety of strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. Finally, the results show that ARCS is a suitable model because it is cross-curricular and helps teachers to motivate students and tackle the problems left by the covid-19 pandemic in different contexts, especially in education.