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The objective of this study is to examine how academic motivation (AM) varies by generational status, sex, and income. I hypothesized first-generation students are more intrinsically motivated, while multi-generational students are extrinsically motivated. I hypothesized there are little to no differences between sex. And when it comes to familial income, those >$60,000/year will be intrinsically motivated, while those <$60,000/year will be extrinsically motivated. N=176 participants completed an online survey (69.1% Female, 32.6% FGS, 40.6% >$60,000). Examining AM is an important area to study because knowing what factors affect motivation will aid in implementing changes that help students thrive in college.

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Academic motivation across groups: Generational status, gender, and income

The objective of this study is to examine how academic motivation (AM) varies by generational status, sex, and income. I hypothesized first-generation students are more intrinsically motivated, while multi-generational students are extrinsically motivated. I hypothesized there are little to no differences between sex. And when it comes to familial income, those >$60,000/year will be intrinsically motivated, while those <$60,000/year will be extrinsically motivated. N=176 participants completed an online survey (69.1% Female, 32.6% FGS, 40.6% >$60,000). Examining AM is an important area to study because knowing what factors affect motivation will aid in implementing changes that help students thrive in college.

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