Motivation of engineering students in higher education

Figures & data

Figure 1. A framework of motivation

Table 1 High scoring questions

Question	Likert scale value	Mean score
1	2	3	4	5
It is important to me to do well at this degree	314	77	15	8	11	1.41
I value achievement in academic work	224	146	30	15	9	1.68
I do what I do because it interests me	186	151	55	20	14	1.88
I try to pay attention to my teachers in order to learn as much as I can	201	162	38	20	5	1.75
I take personal responsibility for my academic learning	186	178	37	17	7	1.78

Table 2 Low scoring questions

Question	Likert scale value	Mean score
1	2	3	4	5
I have positive feedback from my lecturers on my ability in academic work	65	141	138	57	25	2.62
I read widely on a number of academic topics outside of my course area	52	92	129	114	39	2.99
I always feel like I choose the things I do	73	156	108	65	23	2.67
I participate in class discussions to improve my understanding in academic matters	82	128	117	71	28	2.61