Abstract:

The main goal of this article is to establish how understanding student deviant behavior affects the learning process and can help modify the learning environment to move students toward better behavior and better performance. This research was conducted during the last five years with different groups and a total sample of 150 students with deviant behaviors. This analysis covers different theories about motivation and their impact on the education student environment, proposing some recommendations at the end to lead a change in students during class.

Introduction:
Over the last decade, higher education has experienced changes in behavior due to the increasing use of technology. It has resulted in modifications to focus, attention, and respectful behavior within the classroom, especially for students whom the pandemic and the transition from college to university have heavily impacted. This research highlights the struggle of students, irrespective of their financial background, in adapting to demanding technologies and the digital shift, emphasizing the need for a sense of belonging and recognition among students.

Motivation and Deviant Behavior:
Motivation plays a crucial role in student behavior, with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation influencing classroom conduct. Intrinsic motivation stems from personal interest, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards. Both are essential for understanding and addressing student indiscipline, which includes disruptions, lack of attention, violent behavior, and disregard for rules.

Theoretical Framework and Research Methods:
The study draws on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Locke's Goal Setting Theory, and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory to understand the interplay between student needs, goal setting, observational learning, and the social environment in shaping motivation and behavior.

Research Methods:
The analysis combined participant observation, anonymous questionnaires, and content analysis of student-written paragraphs. By analyzing the results it was identified that deviant behaviors may stem from unmet needs, lack of clear goals or setting unattainable goals, peer observation or lack of self-belief.

Conclusion:
This research is crucial in providing the younger generation with the tools to stay focused and dedicated, reduce reckless behavior, and advise professors who need a change inside the classroom to regain a vibrant and respectful learning environment. Motivation in students has become increasingly important. Both external and internal factors influence student behavior in the classroom; both categories play an essential role in understanding challenges in new generations, changes in lessons and technology use, and enormous possibilities that arise for a healthy learning environment.

Some recommendations arise for teachers in their search to reduce these deviant behaviors: Increase intrinsic motivation through projects that align with students' interests, allow students to choose or propose projects based on their interests or passions, organize presentations or project fairs where students can share their work with the educational community, conduct individual or group sessions where students reflect on their interests, strengths, and aspirations, implement a recognition system that celebrates academic and behavioral achievements, large and small, promote extrinsic motivation through teamwork and collaborative learning.

Keywords:

Deviant behavior, motivation, learning, technology.