Academic performance, self-reported motivation, and affect in higher education: the role of basic psychological need satisfaction

IntroductionHigher education is a milestone in students’ lives; however, it often comes with various challenges. In this context, Basic Psychological Needs Theory emerges as a framework to understand a series of significant factors that influence students’ academic experiences, such as motivation an...

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Main Authors: Mauricio González-Arias, Paula Dibona, Benjamín Soto-Flores, Andrés Rojas-Puelles, Massimo Amato, Diego Álvarez-Trigo, Rodrigo Castillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1519454/full