KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) KMAN Counseling & Psychology Nexus 3041-9026 1 Serial Number 1 2023 06 01 The Impact of Social Skills Training for Novice Teachers on the Academic Motivation of Their Students The Impact of Social Skills Training for Novice Teachers on the Academic Motivation of Their Students 195 202 10.61838/kman.psynexus.1.1.23 EN Journal Article 2023 02 16 <p>Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of social skills training for novice teachers on the academic motivation of their students. <br />Methodology: The research utilized a quasi-experimental design with random assignment, involving 32 student-teachers from basic science disciplines at the Farhangian University, divided into experimental and control groups. The student-teachers were selected based on having lower social skills compared to their classmates. The statistical population included both the student-teachers and their students, with 628 students from 32 classes taught by these novice teachers forming the sample. Measurement tools consisted of two standardized tests: the Riggio and Canary Social Skills Test and the Hermans Academic Motivation Questionnaire. <br />Findings: The researchers’ hypothesis regarding the effectiveness of social skills training for student-teachers on the academic motivation of their students was confirmed, with a mean difference of 7.04 in favor of the experimental group and a confidence level of 99%. <br />Conclusion: The findings demonstrated that social skills training for student-teachers positively impacts their students' academic motivation.</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/psychnexus/article/download/4038/6940