Developing Children's Self-Efficacy and Skills: The Roles of Social Comparative Information and Goal Setting.

Schunk, Dale H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jan

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Developing Children's Self-Efficacy and Skills: The Roles of Social Comparative Information and Goal Setting.

Schunk, Dale H.

Contemporary Educational Psychology, v8 n1 p76-86 Jan 1983

Social comparative information and proximal goals' influence on skillful performance and percepts of self-efficacy were examined in low-achieving children in arithmetic. A significant main effect on perceived efficacy due to proximal goals was found. Problem-solving goals and comparative information treatments together resulted in the highest skill level. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Goal Orientation, Performance Factors, Self Concept, Skill Development, Social Influences, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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