Achievement motivation and academic self-efficacy in Administration and Business university students

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1238

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achievement motivation, academic self-efficacy, university, student, goals, administration, business, academic

Abstract

Introduction: In a developing country, the study of the drive to achieve the academic goals set and its link with the perception of skills in the academic field turns out to be a relevant factor to understand the complex educational reality; therefore, the main objective of the research was to determine the relationship between achievement motivation and academic self-efficacy in students of administration and business majors. Methodology: This work was developed under the quantitative approach, correlational scope and cross-sectional non-experimental design; The sample was made up of 285 students from the Business and Administration majors in the city of Lima, Peru; data collection was carried out with a virtual survey. Results: Achievement motivation presents a positive, high and significant relationship with academic self-efficacy (r=0.578, p<0.01); women, older young people, those who study and work at the same time and management students have higher scores in both variables. Discussions: The evidence shows important results in two variables in the educational and psychological fields; therefore, it is advisable to continue studying it at the university level. Conclusions: Achievement motivation and academic self-efficacy are positively related in a sample of Peruvian students.

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Author Biographies

Daniel Rubén Tacca Huamán, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú

Doctor in Education. Psychologist and lecturer with teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level in research courses.

Renzo Cuarez Cordero, Universidad Privada del Norte

Master's degree in Education. Language and Literature teacher with teaching experience at school and university level in writing and research courses.

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2025-02-06

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Tacca Huamán, D. R., & Cuarez Cordero, R. (2025). Achievement motivation and academic self-efficacy in Administration and Business university students. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1238

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