A Comparison of the School Intrinsic Motivation and Perceived Competence of Gifted and Regular Students.

Vallerand, Robert J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ496252

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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A Comparison of the School Intrinsic Motivation and Perceived Competence of Gifted and Regular Students.

Vallerand, Robert J.; And Others

Gifted Child Quarterly, v38 n4 p172-75 Fall 1994

Both gifted (n=69) and regular (n=66) French Canadian elementary students were compared for school intrinsic motivation and perceived competence. Results indicated that gifted students perceived themselves as being more competent and intrinsically motivated toward school activities than did regular students. No gender effects were obtained. Results support cognitive evaluation theory. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Competence, French Canadians, Gifted, Intermediate Grades, Self Concept, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Self Motivation, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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