Trajectories of Self-efficacy and Achievement Goals: A Developmental Approach

Title
Trajectories of Self-efficacy and Achievement Goals: A Developmental Approach
Publication Date
2012
Author(s)
Phan, Huy
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3066-4647
Email: hphan2@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:hphan2
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Canadian Center of Science and Education
Place of publication
Canada
DOI
10.5539/jedp.v2n2p110
UNE publication id
une:11639
Abstract
An emerging interest in cognition and motivation has recently involved the study of rate of change of self-efficacy and achievement goals. We used latent growth modeling (LGM) to test a structural equation model that involved prior academic grades, self-efficacy, mastery and performance-approach goals, and academic achievement measured over a two-year period. A sample of 228 (106 females, 122 males) of second-year students enrolled in mathematic participated in this study. Multivariate growth curve analyses indicated statistically significant effects of prior academic achievement on the intercept factors of the three mentioned constructs; prior academic achievement also exerted a negative effect on the slope factor of mastery goals, and a positive effect on mathematic achievement. Examination of the three trajectories showed increases in change in all three constructs. Evidence ascertained from this research investigation is informative in instructional policies and applied teaching practices.
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Citation
Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 2(2), p. 110-126
ISSN
1927-0534
1927-0526
Start page
110
End page
126

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