Predicting learning behaviors based on motivational variables of grit, self-discipline and academic passion

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 university of Tabriz

2 University of Tabriz

Abstract

Learning behaviors are an ongoing learning process that is shaped by learners in educational settings based on certain learning needs and educational rules.The aim of this study was predicting of learning behaviors based on motivational variables of grit, self-discipline and academic passion factors. The research design was correlational Method. The study population included all students of Tabriz University in different Faculties. 300 of them were selected using convenience sampling and the collective instruments were Angela Duckworth grit scale, Maltby et al. academic self-discipline scale, Frederick et al. academic passion scale, and McDermott et al. learning behaviors scale were used to collecting the data. The results of multiple regression analysis with SPSS software showed that all three variables included grit, self-discipline and academic passion can predict learning behaviors among students. Grit, self-discipline, and academic passion are three individual factors that influence learning behaviors, and this can present new educational solutions to education officials and students from a new perspective.
Keywords: Academic passion, grit, learning behaviors, self-discipline

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