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An Empirical Study on Course Selection Motivation of College Students from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory

Authors
Jinghang Cang1, *
1International Business, Liaoning Normal University, Malan Street, Shahekou District, Dalian, China
*Corresponding author. Email: jc679s@missouristate.edu
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Jinghang Cang
Available Online 2 September 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_152How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Course selection motivation; University elective courses; Learning participation; Educational strategies
Abstract

As a crucial component of the modern education system, elective courses in universities play a significant role in cultivating students' comprehensive qualities, broadening their knowledge horizons, and enhancing their critical thinking abilities. However, nowadays, there exists a phenomenon where students choose elective courses not based on their interests or pursuit of knowledge itself, but rather for obtaining higher credits and improving their comprehensive quality evaluations. Against this backdrop, this study is conducted based on Self-Determination Theory. It adopts survey questionnaires and interviews to collect data, conducts data analysis, and utilizes methods such as open coding, axial coding, and selective coding to explore and interpret the relationship between learning environment, individual perception, and learning motivation. Additionally, it highlights the significant relationship between types of motivation and behavioral performance.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
2 September 2024
ISBN
978-2-38476-277-4
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_152How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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