Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Education And Psychology, University Of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2 , PhD student in Psychology, 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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