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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

Exploring Motivating and Demotivating Factors for Learning

Nurul Fahana Aini Harun, Nurmunirah Azami, Ruqaiyah Ab Rahim, Fairuz Ramli

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i7/21957

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The interplay between learner’s motivation and demotivation is integral in ensuring consistent learning outcomes such as good grades. Hence, to have a better grasp on factors that impact the learning process of leaners as to allow effective learning environments that can foster learner’s engagement and success. A quantitative methodology was applied, utilizing online surveys, in order to evaluate the motivation and demotivation of learners. An extensive survey was carried out among undergraduates at UiTM Johor Campus Pasir Gudang and UNITAR International University to acquire a deeper understanding of their engagements. The present research employs a quantitative approach to scrutinize data gathered through an online structured questionnaire, incorporating the use of 5-point Likert scales. The findings reveal that motivation are essential in achieving good grade. A pressure to have good grade lead to demotivation in learner’s class as student tend to have a competition among classmates.

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(Harun et al., 2024)
Harun, N. F. A., Azami, N., Rahim, R. A., & Ramli, F. (2024). Exploring Motivating and Demotivating Factors for Learning. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(7), 1011–1023.