An investigation of the effects of school context and sex differences on students' motivational goal orientations
Journal article
Dowson, Martin, McInerney, Dennis and Nelson, Genevieve F.. (2006). An investigation of the effects of school context and sex differences on students' motivational goal orientations. Educational Psychology. 26(6), pp. 781 - 811. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410600941920
Authors | Dowson, Martin, McInerney, Dennis and Nelson, Genevieve F. |
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Abstract | It is widely postulated that school context characteristics and sex may influence students' motivational orientations. However, relatively little empirical evidence exists to support this postulate. Hence the present study sought to examine both the individual and interactive effects of school and sex differences on students' motivational goals. Participants were 602 middle school students. The effects of school and sex on three academic and five social goals were examined. Results suggest that school and (to a lesser extent) sex differences, as well as the interaction between the two, significantly influence students' motivational orientations. Results are discussed and interpreted within the framework of motivation psychology. |
Year | 2006 |
Journal | Educational Psychology |
Journal citation | 26 (6), pp. 781 - 811 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 0144-3410 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410600941920 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-33751570508 |
Page range | 781 - 811 |
Research Group | NCLS Research |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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