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Achievement goal orientations and subjective well-being: A person-centred analysis
Authors: Tuominen-Soini H, Salmela-Aro K, Niemivirta M
Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Publication year: 2008
Journal:: Learning and Instruction
Journal name in source: LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION
Journal acronym: LEARN INSTR
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
First page : 251
Last page: 266
Number of pages: 16
ISSN: 0959-4752
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2007.05.003
Abstract
This study examined whether students with different achievement goal orientation profiles differ in terms of subjective wellbeing (i.e., self-esteem, depressive symptoms, school-related burnout, and educational goal appraisals). Six groups of students with unique motivational profiles were identified. Observed differences in subjective well-being indicated that goals related to self-improvement and growth were positively associated with various indices of well-being, whereas avoidance tendencies and concerns with validating or demonstrating one's competence were linked with different types of adjustment problems. Findings demonstrate the importance of including measures of well-being when evaluating the role of achievement goal orientations in learning and achievement. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
This study examined whether students with different achievement goal orientation profiles differ in terms of subjective wellbeing (i.e., self-esteem, depressive symptoms, school-related burnout, and educational goal appraisals). Six groups of students with unique motivational profiles were identified. Observed differences in subjective well-being indicated that goals related to self-improvement and growth were positively associated with various indices of well-being, whereas avoidance tendencies and concerns with validating or demonstrating one's competence were linked with different types of adjustment problems. Findings demonstrate the importance of including measures of well-being when evaluating the role of achievement goal orientations in learning and achievement. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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