The Relation of Present and Possible Academic Selves during Early Adolescence to Grade Point Average and Achievement Goals.

Anderman, Eric M.; Anderman, Lynley H.; Griesinger, Tripp

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ERIC Number: EJ591876

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Relation of Present and Possible Academic Selves during Early Adolescence to Grade Point Average and Achievement Goals.

Anderman, Eric M.; Anderman, Lynley H.; Griesinger, Tripp

Elementary School Journal, v100 n1 p3-17 Sep 1999

Two surveys examined role of present and possible future academic selves in sixth through eighth graders. Results indicated that positive present and future academic self-concepts related to positive changes in grade point average from sixth to seventh grade. A present good-student self-concept related positively to performance and mastery goals. A future good-student self-concept related positively only to performance goals. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Educational Objectives, Goal Orientation, Grade Point Average, Longitudinal Studies, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Self Concept, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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