The relationship between family atmosphere and motivation for achievement in year 12 high school students in Yazd 2006-2007

Abstract

Introduction: Good family atmosphere is important for successful education. It provides students direct and non direct incentive to improve themselves. Methods: Descriptive studies of 380 students were carried out in year12 high school students in Yazd-Iran. Variable to measure achievement motivation scale were extracted from Helmrich questionnaire, and family atmosphere scale were extracted from the Mouse Family Atmosphere Forms (Form R). Multiple regression analysis using SPSS software and step by step approach were performed. Results: Six factors were analyzed as predictors of achievement motivation including (rational, cultural based, ethical, religious circuit, control and organization). None of them were significant predictors. The relationship between gender and achievement motivation were significant. A correlation between gender, family atmosphere and achievement motivation was not observed in this study. Conclusion: The family atmosphere with various aspects of motivation may effect on development of students and educational success in Yazd high school students.

Keywords

• family atmosphere
• achievement
• motivation
• students
• higher education