Intrinsic Motivation among Regular, Special, and Alternative Education High School Students.

Wiest, Dudley J.; Wong, Eugene H.; Cervantes, Joseph M.; Craik, LuAnn; Kreil, Dennis A.

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ERIC Number: EJ632115

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Intrinsic Motivation among Regular, Special, and Alternative Education High School Students.

Wiest, Dudley J.; Wong, Eugene H.; Cervantes, Joseph M.; Craik, LuAnn; Kreil, Dennis A.

Adolescence, v36 n141 p111-126 Spr 2001

Examined motivationally related variables among three types of students. In particular, students' perceptions of competence, control, and academic coping as well as parental, teacher, and peer autonomy support were investigated. Significant group differences were found on measures of perceived competence, academic coping, and parental autonomy support. Implications of findings are discussed. (BF)

Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Adolescents, High Schools, Individual Differences, Interpersonal Competence, Nontraditional Education, Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Personal Autonomy, Self Concept, Self Motivation, Special Education, Student Characteristics

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Language: English

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