Understanding the importance of motivation in the educational process is essential as it greatly impacts learners’ engagement and academic performance. This quantitative survey explores the correlation between value, expectancy, and affective components as motivational factors among undergraduate students in Malaysia. A sample of 132 students from diploma and degree programmes participated from various disciplines. Data were collected using a survey that employed a 5-point Likert scale, based on the work of Pintrich and De Groot (1990). The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between the value and expectancy components. Nevertheless, there was no significant relationship discovered between expectancy and affective constructs (r=.134, p=.000). However, a slight positive correlation was noted between affective and value constructs (r=.186, p=.000). The study highlights the significance of tailored pedagogical strategies to boost student motivation and engagement, ultimately leading to academic achievement and cultivating a nurturing learning environment.
Anuar et al. (2025) studied this question.