The causal effects of behavioral interactions of university professors on achievement motivation and academic performance of students

In this study, the causal effects of behavioral interactions of university professors on achievement motivation and academic performance of students were evaluated. All students of Payam Noor University of Ahwaz, have formed the research population, among them, 494 cases were selected on a voluntary basis. To collect the data of research, a research– made questionnaire behavioral interactions by Sevari (2016), motivation of Harter (1982) and Grade point Average (GPA) were used. Data analysis was done by SPSS and AMOS softwares. Data analysis showed that the proposed model fit after modification was confirmed. The results showed that strict behavioral and collaborative interactions of university professors has positive effect on academic motivation. Opposition behavioral interactions of university professors on academic motivation and behavioral interactions has negative effect and strict behavioral also has negative effect on students. The cooperative behavior interactions, strict behavior and opposition behavior of university professors respectively has the highest factor affecting on students motivation, and academic performance. Since this research shows behavioral interactions of university professors impacts on students motivation and academic performance, therefore to improve motivation and academic performance, according to strict behavioral and collaborative interactions of university professors is essential.