Exploring the Nexus: A Correlation Analysis of Motivational Orientations and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents

Abstract

The study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological well-being and motivational goal orientations of secondary school students. The primary objective was to investigate the association between various dimensions of psychological well-being and motivational goal orientations. Adolescence is linked with the development of goals, consequently shaping achievement motivation of adolescents. the inclination to define goals and success is influenced by various factors i.e. wellbeing. Grounded in literature, the study hypothesized significant associations between psychological well-being and motivational goal orientations. 125 secondary school students aged 12 to 18 years recruited from two schools in Karachi. Data was gathered on motivational orientations and psychological well-being by using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ; Pintrich & Garcia, 1991) and the Ryff Scales of Psychological Well-Being (Ryff, 1989). The analysis focused on exploring correlations between these variables. The results suggested that there is a significantly weak positive correlation between positive-relations and self-acceptance with different motivational goal orientations. The findings reflects that Motivational Goal Orientation is somewhat related to the Psychological well-being As highlighted by the study, educators and counselors should prioritize cultivating intrinsic and task-oriented motivational goal orientations in secondary school students which will enhance their psychological well-being.