Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 , PhD student in Psychology, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Education And Psychology, University Of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2 Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Education And Psychology, University Of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Abstract
This study explored the relationship between academic motivation, evaluation of the educational system, self-efficacy, Konkoor (university entrance exam) experience, graduate unemployment, and migration intention among students and Konkoor candidates. Using a descriptive-correlational approach, 300 participants (12th-grade students and Konkoor candidates) were selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire, validated by experts and factor analysis, with reliability confirmed by Cronbach's alpha (0.81–0.89). Findings revealed a strong positive correlation between academic motivation and educational system evaluation (r = 0.85). Graduate unemployment had the most significant negative impact on migration intention (r = -0.60), while Konkoor experience and educational system evaluation positively influenced migration intention (r = 0.35 and r = 0.25, respectively). Regression analysis highlighted graduate unemployment (β = 0.55) and Konkoor experience (β = 0.30) as the strongest predictors of migration intention. The study concluded that improving the educational system, reducing Konkoor-related stress, and creating job opportunities are crucial to lowering migration intention and boosting academic motivation. Policymakers are advised to reform the educational system, establish income-generating workshops alongside vocational training in schools and universities, and provide suitable employment opportunities to address youth concerns.
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