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ERIC Number: EJ546437
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-0534
Toward a Theory of Student Aspirations.
Quaglia, Russell J.; Cobb, Casey D.
Journal of Research in Rural Education, v12 n3 p127-32 Win 1996
Drawing on prior research on aspirations and achievement motivation, a view of aspirations is proposed that incorporates the present and future--a student with aspirations undertakes various activities for both their inherent value and enjoyment and their connection to future goals. Social comparison theory teaches that group pressures may limit aspirations, but schools can challenge this tendency. Contains 23 references. (TD)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Aspiration, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Goal Orientation, Motivation, Peer Influence, Reference Groups, Student Educational Objectives, Student Interests
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Goal Setting
Note: Theme issue title: "Aspirations and Rural Communities."