Features of the relationship between communication skills and academic motivation of students

The article examines the relationship between the level of development of communication skills and the academic motivation of higher education students. The relevance of studying the relationship between communication skills and academic motivation lies in the need for a holistic approach to student personality development. It can be assumed that these two aspects are closely interconnected: well-developed communication skills may contribute to increased motivation (for example, through successful interaction experiences), while high motivation, in turn, may encourage students to develop communication skills in order to achieve academic and professional goals.  The study covers students from the first to the fifth year. Based on testing conducted, indicators of communication skills, the overall level of academic motivation, as well as its individual components (professional, academic-cognitive, social), are analyzed. The results indicate a predominantly high level of both communication skills and general academic motivation across all years; however, heterogeneous dynamics are observed in the structure of motivation as students progress through their studies. Possible reasons for the identified features and their significance for the educational process are discussed.

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