Incidencia de la motivación extrínseca e intrínseca en el rendimiento académico.

Abstract

The motivation is considered by various researchers as a determining and influential factor in academic performance, therefore, this research aims to identify extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors that affect the academic performance of students of tenth grade of Riohacha, in La Guajira. For this, research has a quantitative methodology, with a non-experimental cross-cut design with correlational scope, seeking to relate the variable academic performance and motivation. For data collection, the motivation scale versus Academic Performance PLEP was elaborated. The sample is not probabilistic for convenience composed of fifty students of tenth grade of Riohacha, La Guajira. This sample was determined due to the current situation of Colombia, since the political and social problems lived in the country have forced the cessation of activities of the educational institutions, as well, the test was applied virtually by means of the APP of Google Docs, this by the public health situation of Covid-19. The results show, that 6.25% of students have a moderate motivation and basic academic performance; On the other hand, 85.42% of subjects are found with high motivation and high academic performance; Finally, 8.33% of subjects are quite motivated with superior academic performance. It was concluded that there is a significant correlation between intrinsic motivation and academic performance. Finally, it is recommended to deepen research to determine in detail the factors related to motivation and academic performance, it is advisable to work motivation on the student's life project, because there is a relationship with academic performance. A Facebook page will also be provided, where students will have the ease of finding information about the subject approached from the motivation and academic performance, thus providing the different strategies to boost their motivation and achieve optimal performance in their education.