THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Humans possess emotions that vary depending on the situation they encounter and that control their behavior. Attention to behavior is one of the factors that determine a person's life activities. Emotions unleash positive energy that supports development and stability, and are the foundations that control their emotions. Therefore, emotions, depending on their type, are considered a motivator for a person's future. Through the field survey conducted by the researcher, For a group of schools in the city of Baghdad, a set of questions were presented to middle and secondary school students. The research problem was defined by the following question: Is there a difference in the feelings of students whether their studies have ended or are in the beginning of their academic achievement? The second chapter included the axes of the theoretical framework, while the third chapter included the research procedures. The descriptive analytical approach was used, which is based on studying phenomena as they are in reality and expressing them quantitatively. The magnitude and size of the phenomenon and the degree of its connection to other phenomena were clarified. The original research community consisted of all middle and high school students, for the academic year 2021-2022.

As for the research sample, the study sample was selected (79) students, and the division was as follows (39 second-year students and 40 sixth-year students), and a set of results were reached, including: 1- Academic achievement refers to the amount of knowledge and skills that the student acquires through the educational process, and is considered one of the most important indicators used to measure student performance. At school. Academic achievement is an educational term that expresses the academic results a student achieves as a result of their learning and participation in classroom and extracurricular activities.

2- A student also relies on their level of academic achievement to shape their academic and professional future, as it contributes to determining their abilities, potential, and cognitive gains, which helps them better plan their educational and life path. 

Humans possess emotions that vary depending on the situation they encounter and that control their behavior. Attention to behavior is one of the factors that determine a person's life activities. Emotions unleash positive energy that supports development and stability, and are the foundations that control their emotions. Therefore, emotions, depending on their type, are considered a motivator for a person's future. Through the field survey conducted by the researcher, For a group of schools in the city of Baghdad, a set of questions were presented to middle and secondary school students. The research problem was defined by the following question: Is there a difference in the feelings of students whether their studies have ended or are in the beginning of their academic achievement? The second chapter included the axes of the theoretical framework, while the third chapter included the research procedures. The descriptive analytical approach was used, which is based on studying phenomena as they are in reality and expressing them quantitatively. The magnitude and size of the phenomenon and the degree of its connection to other phenomena were clarified. The original research community consisted of all middle and high school students, for the academic year 2021-2022.

As for the research sample, the study sample was selected (79) students, and the division was as follows (39 second-year students and 40 sixth-year students), and a set of results were reached, including: 1- Academic achievement refers to the amount of knowledge and skills that the student acquires through the educational process, and is considered one of the most important indicators used to measure student performance. At school. Academic achievement is an educational term that expresses the academic results a student achieves as a result of their learning and participation in classroom and extracurricular activities.

2- A student also relies on their level of academic achievement to shape their academic and professional future, as it contributes to determining their abilities, potential, and cognitive gains, which helps them better plan their educational and life path.