Vol. 7, Issue 9, Part G (2025)

The present study investigated the hope of success (HOS) and fear of failure (FF) among agriculture diploma students. The data was collected through cross sectional survey 123 diploma agriculture students from the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Agriculture university, Maharashtra. Data were collected using hope of success and fear of failure standardized scale and analysed through descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients to explore the relationship between personal characteristics and motivational tendencies. Findings indicated that an overwhelming majority (86.99%) demonstrated a high level hope of success, characterized by eagerness to test abilities, confidence in problem-solving, and strong motivation for achievement. Conversely, a significant proportion (75.61%) also exhibited high level fear of failure, reflecting anxiety in uncertain situations, pressure to perform, and apprehension about potential failure. This duality highlighted the coexistence of optimistic drive and performance-related stress. Correlation analysis showed that mother’s education (r = 0.230**), father’s occupation (r = 0.170*), family type (r = 0.153*), and scholarships (r = 0.210*) were significantly associated with higher HOS. Meanwhile, age (r = 0.170*), father’s occupation (r = 0.155*), and scholarships (r = 0.147*) were positively related to FF, suggesting that both motivational forces were influenced by socio-demographic factors. The study highlights the coexistence of strong aspirations and substantial anxieties among students, underscoring the dual nature of achievement motivation.