Predictors Of Academic Motivation Of Students In Public Secondary Schools In Kiambu County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the predictors of Academic Motivation in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Students’ lack of motivation in studies while in secondary school has led to dismal performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary exams which means that many students do not benefit much even after the four years of secondary school. Such a concern called for investigation. To accomplish this task, the study was guided by four research hypotheses. These included: There is a significant relationship between parental involvement and academic motivation of students…