Volume 2-Issue 4-July-August
A Study on Achievement Motivation among High School Students
Authors-Research Scholar Mrs.N.Vidya Priya, Associate Professor S.Karthiyayini
Keyword-Achievement Motivation, High School Students, Gender Differences, Type of Family, Educational Psychology
This study examines the Achievement Motivation among High School Students. 300 samples were collected by random sampling techniques in different high schools from Kanchipuram district. The survey method was adopted for this study. Null hypotheses were adopted. This study examines the level of Achievement Motivation, significant differences based on gender and type of family. The result shows the greater number of high school students possess a moderate level of Achievement Motivation and the girls are better than boys in Achievement Motivation. There is no significant difference in the Type of Family.