Understanding the impact of motivational speech on the academic achievements of undergraduate Students in the Indian context

Abstract

In higher education, motivational speech has become a powerful teaching tool for raising student performance and engagement. This study comprehensively explored how motivational speeches affect undergraduate students' academic performance, paying special focus to how they help students develop resilience in the face of academic difficulties, goal orientation, and self-confidence. The present paper explores important literature to understand the interlinkage. Major finding shows that listening to inspirational speeches greatly increases students' intrinsic motivation, strengthens their study and time management skills, and has a favourable correlation with academic success. Additionally, it has been demonstrated that motivational interventions boost student engagement in the classroom, lessen academic stress, and foster a sense of self-efficacy. The findings highlight how crucial it is to incorporate motivational techniques.