Intrinsic Motivation, Life Satisfaction and Happiness: Students at higher learning institution in Malaysia

Happiness is currently one of the primary indicators of social progress in modern society, particularly among students at higher learning institutions. The study examines the relationship between intrinsic motivation, life satisfaction, and happiness. 285 business faculty students at a higher learni...

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Published inEnvironment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal Vol. 9; no. SI19; pp. 137 - 143
Main Authors Mohd Fauzi, Muna Wadhiha, Hussein, Norashikin, Mohamed Razali, Murni Zarina, Anwar, Nur Aizureen, Omar, Norhayati
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.03.2024
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Summary:Happiness is currently one of the primary indicators of social progress in modern society, particularly among students at higher learning institutions. The study examines the relationship between intrinsic motivation, life satisfaction, and happiness. 285 business faculty students at a higher learning institution in Malaysia enrolled in a bachelor's degree programme received online surveys. The results demonstrated a positive and significant relationship between happiness and the two independent variables of intrinsic motivation and life satisfaction. This study sheds light on how offering extracurricular activities can boost students' pleasure in higher learning and improve students’ intrinsic motivation and life satisfaction
ISSN:2398-4287
2398-4287
DOI:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI19.5767