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Internal/external frame of reference model
Marsh, Herbert W. Möller, Jens Parker, Philip Xu, Man K. Nagengast, Benjamin Pekrun, Reinhard
Marsh, Herbert W.
Möller, Jens
Parker, Philip
Xu, Man K.
Nagengast, Benjamin
Pekrun, Reinhard
Abstract
Self-concept is an important outcome variable that facilitates attainment of other desirable outcomes. Self-concept formation is based in part on the frames of reference or standards of comparison used to evaluate one's accomplishments. The internal/external frame of reference model posits dimensional comparisons such that accomplishments in one domain are used as a basis of comparison for evaluating accomplishments in other domains, along with the accomplishments of other individuals (social comparison). Based on extensive support in educational settings that generalizes across gender, age, and nationality, it explains why high achievement in one domain (e.g., mathematics) can have negative effects on self-concepts in another domain (verbal).
Keywords
academic achievement, assimilation and contrast, big-fish–little-pond effect, control-value theory., cross-cultural analysis, developmental analysis, dimensional comparison, expectancy-value theory, frame of reference, longitudinal analysis, meta-analysis, multidimensionality, reciprocal effects model, self-concept, social comparison, structural equation modeling
Date
2015
Type
Book chapter
Journal
Book
International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences
Volume
12
Issue
Page Range
425-432
Article Number
ACU Department
Institute for Positive Psychology and Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Education and Arts
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Controlled