Behaviour Patterns between Academic Motivation, Burnout and Academic Performance in Primary School Students
Pablo Usán1, Carlos Salavera1, Alberto Quílez-Robres2
1Department of Psychology and Sociology, Faculty of Education, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2022
Summary
High academic motivation in primary school students is linked to better academic performance and reduced academic burnout. Understanding these connections is key for student development.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Development
Background:
- The final years of primary school are critical for academic and personal growth.
- This period involves complex interactions between student motivation, burnout, and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between academic motivation, academic burnout, and academic performance.
- To differentiate adaptive and non-adaptive patterns based on these constructs.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 398 primary school students (ages 11-13).
- Utilized the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) and Academic Motivation Scale (AMS).
- Assessed academic performance using student marks.
Main Results:
- Found significant correlations between motivation, burnout, and performance.
- Identified these variables as predictors of academic performance.
- Observed distinct adaptive and non-adaptive behavioral patterns.
Conclusions:
- Motivation and burnout significantly impact academic performance in primary education.
- High motivation and low burnout foster adaptive behaviors and improved academic outcomes.
- Interventions should focus on enhancing motivation and mitigating burnout for better student success.
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