Finally, the concept of emotional contagion may also apply: students may become more intrinsically motivated by catching onto the enthusiasm and energy of the teacher.

Research shows that student motivation and attitudes towards school are closely linked to student-teacher relationships.

In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college.

Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. In most countries, formal teaching of students is usually carried out by paid professional teachers.

Here, personal success is a student's internal goal of improving himself, whereas academic success includes the goals he receives from his superior.