Examining students' school climate and academic motivation levels with various demographic variables

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the effects of academic motivation and school climate on students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences, considering various demographic variables. The study encompasses processes in which two scales were evaluated to determine the levels of academic motivation and school climate among young individuals. The research sample consists of 519 students, with 278 males (53.6%) and 241 females (46.4%) currently enrolled in sports sciences. The data collection tools used in the study include the School Climate Scale and the Academic Motivation Scale. A relational survey model was employed in the research. Due to the normal distribution of the data sets, parametric tests were used in the analysis process. According to the score range determined in the Academic Motivation Scale, participants were found to have a moderate level of academic motivation. However, the statistical scores obtained from the School Climate Scale revealed that participants had a negative perception of school climate. Additionally, it was determined that academic motivation and school climate levels did not differ based on the gender variable of the participants, nor did they differ according to class level. Another finding of the study was that married individuals had lower levels of academic motivation and school climate compared to single individuals. A moderate relationship was found between the values obtained from the Academic Motivation and School Climate scales. In conclusion, it is recommended that students' academic and athletic obligations be balanced to ensure the harmonious development of school climate and academic motivation. It is believed that the findings of this study will provide valuable insights for future research in this area.