Motivational Traits and Emotional Responsiveness in Educational and Sport Contexts

This study aims to investigate the relationship between emotional response and motivational traits among fourth-year students in the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Al-Noor University, given the psychological and academic pressures they face during their final year. The researcher adopted a descriptive correlational design and employed two questionnaires to measure emotional response and motivational traits, applied to a stratified random sample of 48 male and female students. The findings revealed that students demonstrated a moderately high level of emotional response and a high level of motivational traits. Statistical analysis indicated a significant positive correlation between the two variables at the 0.05 level. These results suggest that students with higher motivation were more capable of regulating their emotions and engaging positively with academic and sports-related challenges. The study concludes that integrating psychological and emotional aspects into educational programs can enhance students’ motivation and academic performance. Accordingly, it recommends implementing counseling and training programs that focus on emotional regulation and self-motivation skills to support students’ success in their academic and professional careers.