Components of academic motivation: A multidimensional overview of millennial female students at Eastern Illinois University

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine the components of academic motivation among millennial female college students. More specifically, the purpose was to assess multiple factors that contribute to academic motivation among African American and European American millennial college women. The participants for the present study were selected from the female population at a mid-sized state-supported institution located in the Midwest.

Results from the study include that both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards helped to jump-start academic motivation. The role of family support was highly valued in the women's desire to achieve and personal self-confidence and support from others played significant roles in the women's academic motivation. The participants were all involved on campus, came from varying home settings, and had various majors and academic backgrounds.

Date of Award	2006
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	James Wallace (Supervisor)