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Student Apathy and Externalized Blame: Behavioral Challenges and Motivational Strategies in Contemporary Education

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Teachers today face growing student apathy, with many students lacking intrinsic motivation and blaming educators for their academic struggles. This disengagement is driven by external pressures, such as parental and societal expectations, leading to a classroom environment where learning is undervalued. Disruptive behaviors, including smartphone use and direct challenges to teachers, further undermine authority. This study explores student apathy, externalized blame, and strategies for re-engagement, offering practical recommendations for educators based on existing research. As an educator myself, I have witnessed how students' disengagement often reflects deeper emotional and motivational struggles masked by externalized blame.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15270265

Author: Rafikova Zuxra Abduvosiyevna

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930747830

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