The aim of this study was to determine the relationship of internal motivation and happiness with academic achievement among high school students. Using cluster random sampling 341 student were selected .Then internal motivation and happiness questionnaires administrated. To measure the academic achievement, their academic grade average was used. Collected data analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, stepwise regression analyses and Z test. The results showed that there is positive and significant relationship between internal motivation and academic achievement (P<./.1). There is positive and significant relationship between happiness and academic achievement (P<./.1).The relationship of internal motivation and academic achievement as well as happiness and academic achievement among male and female students is no different. The results of regression analysis showed that only internal motivation is able to predict academic achievement.
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