FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN BEDENO TOWN

Abstract

This study assesses factors contributing to middle school students’ motivation in Bedeno town. The researcher employed a mixed research method, explanatory sequential design, to achieve the objective of the study. The population of the study was three middle schools in Bedeno Town. A total of 245 students were selected using stratified random sampling for questionnaires, and 3 principals and 3 vice-principals were selected using available sampling for interviews. Data was collected through a questionnaire and an interview. Data collected from the respondents was coded and entered into the computer for analysis using SPSS version 25. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentage and frequency and inferential statistics such as regression and Pearson correlation. Qualitative data was analyzed through the thematic analysis. Analyze data through linear and multiple regressions. First, the linear regression results 69.3% of the variance in students’ motivation could be explained by low-quality education. The coefficient B = -.647 an expected change in students' motivation; for a one-unit increase in low-quality education, students' motivation decreases by one unit. The p-value was less than 0.05 statistically significant differences in low-quality education affect students’ motivation. Secondly, the study found that multiple regression 66.7% of the variance in students’ motivation could be explained by contributing factors. The results of the stepwise multiple regressions of factors contributing to students' motivation revealed that these factors contributed 50% to the effects on students' motivation. Thirdly, the Pearson correlation coefficient result was r = -.899, p < 0.01, a strong negative relationship between low-quality education and students' motivation. Low quality education had a statistically significant relationship with students' motivation. Finally, it was a recommendation for students, teachers, principals, vice principals, parents, and the community that should implement the strategy that boosts the quality of education among middle school.