ERIC Number: EJ984803
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1881
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Mastery Goal, Value and Self-Concept: What Do They Predict?
Yeung, Alexander S.; Craven, Rhonda G.; Kaur, Gurvinder
Educational Research, v54 n4 p469-482 2012
Background: Students' motivation is known to influence academic outcomes. However, there is a paucity of research showing the relative influences of motivational factors on short-term and long-term outcomes. Purpose: The study investigates the relative influences of motivational factors--mastery goal orientation, value of schooling, and academic self-concepts (perceived competence in and affect to schoolwork) on four outcomes--rule acceptance, identity, general self-efficacy and achievement. Sample: Students in grades 3 to 6 from six primary schools in the Sydney were surveyed (N = 979). The ages of the participants varied from 8 to 13 years (mean = 9.78). Design and methods: Students completed a questionnaire and literacy and numeracy achievement tests. Structural equation modelling was used to examine the paths from four predictors to four outcomes. Results: Whereas all four predictors were positively associated with all four outcomes, students' mastery goal had stronger positive influences on self-efficacy and identity. Value, perceived competence and affect were found to influence outcomes in different ways--positive influences were found for value on achievement, rule-acceptance, and identity; for perceived competence on achievement and efficacy; and for affect on rule-acceptance and identity. Conclusion: Mastery goal had stronger influences on long-term outcomes while other predictors are stronger for short-term outcomes. To facilitate short-term and long-term outcomes, all four motivational factors need attention. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Achievement Tests, Self Efficacy, Goal Orientation, Foreign Countries, Mastery Learning, Academic Achievement, Academic Ability, Self Concept, Elementary School Students, Surveys, Questionnaires, Structural Equation Models, Numeracy, Literacy, Predictor Variables, Correlation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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