Intrinsic Motivation, Life Satisfaction and Happiness: Students at higher learning institution in Malaysia

Muna Wadhiha Mohd Fauzi; Norashikin Hussein; Murni Zarina Mohamed Razali; Nur Aizureen Anwar; Norhayati Omar

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI19.5767

Authors

Muna Wadhiha Mohd Fauzi Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Kampus, Bandar Puncak Alam, 42300 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
Norashikin Hussein Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Kampus, Bandar Puncak Alam, 42300 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
Murni Zarina Mohamed Razali Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Kampus, Bandar Puncak Alam, 42300 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
Nur Aizureen Anwar Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Kampus, Bandar Puncak Alam, 42300 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
Norhayati Omar Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam Kampus, Bandar Puncak Alam, 42300 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI19.5767

Keywords:

Happiness, Intrinsic Motivation, Life Satisfaction

Abstract

Happiness is currently one of the primary indicators of social progress in modern society, particularly among students at higher learning institutions. The study examines the relationship between intrinsic motivation, life satisfaction, and happiness. 285 business faculty students at a higher learning institution in Malaysia enrolled in a bachelor's degree programme received online surveys. The results demonstrated a positive and significant relationship between happiness and the two independent variables of intrinsic motivation and life satisfaction. This study sheds light on how offering extracurricular activities can boost students' pleasure in higher learning and improve students’ intrinsic motivation and life satisfaction

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