Motivation Regulation

Students' motivation within academic tasks is a critical determinant of their learning and achievement. Motivational regulation is one explanation for how students' sustain or even increase their own motivation for learning both in the classroom and when doing academic work outside of school. The purpose of this article is to review the conceptual understanding and roots of motivational regulation and to explain its importance to students' academic functioning. Toward this end, different components of motivational regulation are identified, and potential antecedents and outcomes associated with motivational regulation are described.