Exploring Learning Motivation Across Education Levels

This research explores motivation for learning as an intrinsic condition that compels individuals to participate in learning activities, including a range of internal and external elements.It has become an important determinant of success for students at all education levels.This study aims to investigate motivation for learning among undergraduate university students in Malaysia.This research integrates three components: value, expectancy, and affective to measure the motivation for learning among the undergraduate students across educational levels.This study employs a quantitative method called purposive sampling.We distributed 310 Likert scale questionnaires, dividing them into four sections: Section A covers the demographic profile, Section B covers expectancy (7 items), and Section D covers all three components: value (12 items), expectancy (7 items), and affective (5 items).SPSS was used to analyse the data.The findings revealed that students at the bachelor's degree level have a higher score for all components of value, expectancy, and affective, making them more motivated to learn compared to the students at the diploma level.Despite the extensive research on students' motivation, this study offers fresh perspectives by examining the motivation of tertiary students at various educational levels.Thus, the research findings can be used to foster an educational environment that will encourage students to thrive.