Achievement, motivation, and educational choices : A longitudinal study of expectancy and value using a multiplicative perspective
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Guo, Jiesi, Parker, Philip D., Marsh, Herbert W. and Morin, Alexandre J. S.. (2015). Achievement, motivation, and educational choices : A longitudinal study of expectancy and value using a multiplicative perspective. Developmental Psychology. 51(8), pp. 1163-1176. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039440
Authors | Guo, Jiesi, Parker, Philip D., Marsh, Herbert W. and Morin, Alexandre J. S. |
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Abstract | Drawing on the expectancy-value model, the present study explored individual and gender differences in university entry and selection of educational pathway (e.g., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM] course selection). In particular, we examined the multiplicative effects of expectancy and task values on educational outcomes during the transition into early adulthood. Participants were from a nationally representative longitudinal sample of 15-year-old Australian youths (N = 10,370). The results suggest that (a) both math self-concept and intrinsic value interact in predicting advanced math course selection, matriculation results, entrance into university, and STEM fields of study; (b) prior reading achievement has negative effects on advanced math course selection and STEM fields through math motivational beliefs; and (c) gender differences in educational outcomes are mediated by gender differences in motivational beliefs and prior academic achievement, while the processes underlying choice of educational pathway were similar for males and females. |
Keywords | expectancy value; gender; self-concept; STEM major; university entry |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Developmental Psychology |
Journal citation | 51 (8), pp. 1163-1176 |
Publisher | American Psychological Association |
ISSN | 0012-1649 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039440 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84938203057 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 1163-1176 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Author's accepted manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
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