Effects of the Lack of Motivation on School and Home Behavior
- Part 1: For Those Who Lack Motivation
- Part 2: Effects of the Lack of Motivation on School and Home Behavior
- Part 3: Theoretical Framework for the Lack of Motivation
- Part 4: Developmentally Appropriate Strategies to Meet the Lack of Motivation at School
- Part 5: Developmentally Appropriate Strategies to Meet the Lack of Motivation at Home
- Part 6: Keeping Track of Motivational Progress
Part 2: Effects of the Lack of Motivation on School and Home Behavior
Effects of the lack of motivation are both evident and nuanced. When a scholar is in a classroom or at home, you may see some particular behaviors:
- Refusal to work
- Whining/complaining about the teacher or assignment, such as the assignment being “hard”
- Choosing an alternative task to perform instead
- Referencing previously finished work
It is important to recognize that “If students aren’t motivated, it is difficult, if not impossible, to improve their academic achievement, no matter how good the teacher, curriculum or school is” (Usher, 2012, 2). So, it makes sense that a lack of motivation can prove to be an important road block to deal with. In some ways, this means acknowledging that it’s present. It cannot sit as an elephant in the room.
It is important to note that the implications of a lack of motivation can end up with other effects. Some include:
- low grades
- skipping school
- loss of collegiate opportunities
- mood swings
A lack of motivation can bring negative and unwanted consequences, but these consequences may be avoided with the help of some understanding and techniques.