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Achievement goal orientations and subjective well-being: A person-centred analysis
Heta Tuominen-soiniKatariina Salmela-aroMarkku Niemivirtasubject
Goal orientation4. Educationmedia_common.quotation_subjecteducation05 social sciencesSelf-esteem050301 education050109 social psychologyAcademic achievementBurnoutEducationWell-beingDevelopmental and Educational Psychology0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesBig Five personality traitsSubjective well-beingPsychology0503 educationSocial psychologyCompetence (human resources)media_commondescription
Abstract This study examined whether students with different achievement goal orientation profiles differ in terms of subjective well-being (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.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-01 | Learning and Instruction |