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Investigating the relationship between Academic Motivation, Peer Conformity and Socio- Emotional Competence among Students

Author(s) Ms. Srasha Jayaraj, Dr. Ms. Jacqueline Kareem
Country India
Abstract In its purest form, education extends beyond textbooks and classrooms while capturing holistic student development, including academic achievement with socio-emotional development and the intricate dynamics of peer relationships. This study investigates the relationship between students' academic motivation, socio-emotional competence, and peer conformity. The primary objective is to determine how peer conformity mediates the effects of socio-emotional competence on academic motivation. The three constructs were measured with standardised instruments on a sample of 350 students. Correlation and mediation analyses were conducted to investigate the relationships between these variables. The results show a significant negative correlation between peer conformity and socio-emotional competence and a positive relationship between academic motivation and socio-emotional competence. The mediation analysis confirms a partial mediating effect of peer conformity on academic motivation and socio-emotional competence. It emphasises the significance of Socio-Emotional Learning programs for improving academic performance and decreasing the negative effect of peer influences.
Keywords Academic Motivation, Peer Conformity, Socio-Emotional Competence, Mediation, School Psychology
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39935
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9gp3r

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