Author(s): Dr. Bipul Chakraborty

Abstract:

This quantitative study investigates the socio-psychological factors influencing student motivation and academic achievement among marginalized learners in Nadia district, West Bengal. Drawing on frameworks from educational psychology and critical social theory, the research examines the role of self-efficacy (Bandura, 1997), socio-economic background (Sen, 2000), school environment, teacher support (Zimmerman, 2000), and parental involvement in shaping academic outcomes.

Data were gathered from a stratified random sample of 400 students in upper primary and secondary schools using a structured questionnaire based on validated psychological scales (Pintrich & De Groot, 1990; Deci & Ryan, 1985). Statistical analyses including Pearson’s correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis were applied to test hypothesized relationships among socio-psychological variables and student performance.

Findings reveal significant disparities in motivation and achievement linked to caste, gender, income, and school infrastructure (Sen, 2000). Self-efficacy and perceived teacher support demonstrated a strong positive relationship with academic achievement (Zimmerman, 2000). Conversely, students from marginalized groups exhibited lower intrinsic motivation and higher academic stress, which adversely affected performance.

The study emphasizes the urgent need for educational reforms that promote psychological empowerment, equitable resource distribution, and inclusive school practices. By integrating context-sensitive insights into achievement research, this work challenges traditional models and offers a holistic framework relevant to rural and marginalized learners in India (Freire, 1970; Bronfenbrenner, 1979).

Keywords: Educational Psychology, Student Motivation, Academic Achievement, Socio-Psychological Determinants, Marginalized Students.

DOI: 10.61165/sk.publisher.v12i9.1



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Socio-Psychological Determinants of Motivation and Academic Achievement: Insights from Marginalized Learners in West Bengal

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