Examining The Influence of Rewards on Student’s Motivation Among University Students

https://doi.org/10.55966/assaj.2025.4.1.0103

Abstract

 A reward system is a framework for identifying and appreciating the efforts and academic achievements of the students. This may include grades, certificates, scholarships, praise, or opportunities for personal and professional development. The main purpose of the study to find out the influence of rewards structures on student’s motivation among university students. The primary objectives of this study, to determine the influence of different rewards on students' motivation at university level. The research used quantitative approach. The tool of the study was self-made five point Likert scale questionnaire designed by the researcher and distributed to a sample size of 308 undergraduate students according to the L.R Gay table selected from a total population1580 from six public universities of Islamabad. Simple Random Sampling technique used for selection of respondents, the data analyzed by using SPSS software to ensure accurate results. The study aimed to provide understandings into which reward systems are most likely to foster a positive learning environment and enhance academic success. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the date. For future, it is recommended to conduct longitudinal studies that track the long-term effects of different types of rewards on motivation, for future researchers, it is recommended to conduct studies using mixed methods combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches to capture a deeper understanding of how rewards influence motivation over time.

Keywords: Academic success, Student motivation. Reward structure