Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 M.Sc. Student in Educational Psychology, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
2 M.A. Student in Educational Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran
3 Undergraduate Student in Elementary Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to develop a causal model for students' academic enthusiasm based on classroom cohesion, with the mediating role of academic satisfaction. The research method was descriptive, correlational, and based on structural equation modeling. The statistical population included all elementary school students in South Khorasan Province. Using a multistage cluster sampling method, a sample of 350 students was selected from Darmian City. Data were collected through a classroom cohesion questionnaire an academic satisfaction scale, and an academic enthusiasm scale. Data analysis was performed using Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling using SPSS.27 and AMOS.24 software. The findings showed that the research model had a good fit. The results indicated that classroom cohesion has a direct and significant effect on academic enthusiasm. In addition, academic satisfaction played a significant mediating role in the relationship between classroom cohesion and academic Enthusiasm. These findings emphasize the importance of creating cohesive and supportive classroom environments to increase students' academic Enthusiasm and satisfaction.
Keywords
- Academic enthusiasm
- classroom cohesion
- academic satisfaction
- structural equation modeling
- elementary students
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