Peer Influence on Academic Motivation Among Adolescents

Authors

  • Cameron Roberts
  • Quinn Hernandez
  • Drew Parker

Keywords:

Peer influence, Academic motivation, Adolescents, Education, Achievement

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of peer influence on academic motivation in adolescents. By examining peer dynamics and their role in shaping study habits and attitudes towards learning, we assess how peers contribute to academic success or hinder it. Our research indicates that positive peer influence can enhance motivation and academic performance, while negative influence may lead to disengagement. These findings highlight the importance of fostering supportive peer environments in educational settings to promote motivation and achievement.

Author Biographies

Cameron Roberts

PhD
University of Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Quinn Hernandez

PhD
Tsinghua University
Haidian District, Beijing 100084, China

Drew Parker

PhD
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Universytetska St, 1, Lviv, Ukraine, 79000

References

Peter Lewinski, Ed Tan, Marieke Fransen, Karolina Czarna and Crystal Butler, “Hindering Facial Mimicry in Ad Viewing: Effects on Consumers’ Emotions, Attitudes and Purchase Intentions,” European Physical Journal C, 2016 (2016): 281–88. doi:10.1007/978-3-658-10558-7_22

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Published

2025-12-23

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)

Section

Articles