A Study of the Differences in Achievement Motivation of the Different Level of Academic Achievers

Abstract

Achievement Motivation is very important for the students. It is only through achievement motivation they can succeed in academic life and can be successful in future endeavors also. However the level of achievement motivation varies amongst the students. In this study, the differences in the achievement motivation of Over Achievers, Normal Achievers and Under Achievers have been found. The sample of the study consisted of 1000 elementary school students taken randomly from 40 elementary schools in Nagaland. The result shows that achievement motivation varies amongst the different academic achievers. This states that higher the academic achievement, the higher is the achievement motivation of the learners.