A Relationship between Bio-social Factors and Achievement Motive in Japanese Learning of Japanese-major Students at Thaksin University

Abstract

           The purpose of this research was to study the relationship between bio-social factors and achievement motive in Japanese learning of Japanese-major students at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin University. The population was 75 students majoring in Japanese who are 20 years of age and above and enroll in the second semester of academic year 2016. The tool used is a questionnaire. Statistics used in data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation and Pearson Product’s Moment Correlation.

            The study found that: 1) the bio-social factors of students in overall and in each aspect were at the high level. This is because the students’ parents, teachers and their stakeholders have knowledge and understanding of the use of achievement motive in learning. Parents focus on loving their children. 2) The students' achievement motive in learning in overall and in each aspect is at a high level, because the students have internal motivation to study in this field. After they passed the entrance examination, they are committed to learn to achieve their intended purpose. 3) The relationship between the bio-social factors and the student's overall achievement motive in learning was at the medium level. So students should know the value and have a good attitude to study. Parents should pay attention to students both academically and personally. Teachers should encourage students to set goals for success.