Determination of Student Motivation in the Islamic Education Master's Program at IAIN Takengon: A Review from Social, Economic, and Academic Aspects (Cohort 2023–2024)
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https://doi.org/10.37249/jomess.v2i1.1299Keywords:
Student Motivation, Islamic Higher Education, Social Factors, Economic Aspects, Academic DeterminantsAbstract
This study investigates the determinants of student motivation in the Master’s Program of Islamic Education (PAI) at IAIN Takengon, focusing on social, economic, and academic aspects among the 2023–2024 cohort. Motivation represents a crucial psychological factor that influences students’ persistence, achievement, and professional orientation in higher Islamic education. Employing a quantitative correlational design, the study analyzed data from 120 graduate students selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a standardized motivation scale adapted from Deci and Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory (SDT) framework and analyzed using multiple regression. The findings reveal that social support (? = 0.36, p < 0.01), academic self-efficacy (? = 0.42, p < 0.001), and economic stability (? = 0.29, p < 0.05) significantly predict students’ motivation to pursue graduate Islamic education. Among the three, academic factors contributed the most substantial effect. The study concludes that student motivation in Islamic higher education is a multidimensional construct influenced by personal aspirations, socio-economic background, and the academic climate. It recommends institutional policies emphasizing financial aid, mentorship programs, and community engagement to sustain students’ intrinsic motivation.
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