Predicting Learning Behaviors Based on Motivational Variables of Grit, Self-Discipline and Academic Passion

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Professor of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

2 Associate Professor of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

3 MA of Educational Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

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.

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Journal of Modern Psychological Researches
Volume 17, Issue 66 - Serial Number 66
September 2022
Pages 45-52

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  • Receive Date: 25 May 2022
  • Revise Date: 16 July 2022
  • Accept Date: 18 July 2022

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