Correlation between Learning Motivation and Realization among Working Students, and the Factors
Examination Using a Hypothesis Verification Approach
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52731/lbds.v005.466Keywords:
working student, continuing education, motivation and realization of learning, learning timeAbstract
This study examined the relationship between the learning motivation of working students and the achievement of learning outcomes through hypothesis-testing correlation analysis. While previous studies by Ikemizu et al. (2025) were limited to identifying average trends, this study focused on the relationship between individual motivation and outcomes. Using data from an Intage survey, hypotheses were set and tested regarding knowledge acquisition, qualification attainment, and the formation of human networks. The results showed that broad knowledge acquisition was achieved as expected, while time constraints had an impact on degree and qualification attainment. These findings provide insights into strategies for supporting continuous learning in adult education.
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