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Download full textParmin; Sajidan – Journal of Turkish Science Education, 2019
The purpose of this research was to measure the effect of STEM-based science learning on Work and Energy topic and students? five entrepreneurial attitudes as a learning outcome. The five entrepreneurial attitudes assessed in this research were (1) self-confidence, (2) initiative, (3) achievement motive, (4) leadership, and (5) risk-taking. This…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Instruction, Industry, Geographic Regions
Ordem, Eser – Journal of Education and Learning, 2017
Although motivation has been one of the most commonly studied subjects in second and foreign language learning in recent decades, it still remains an enigma for learners and teachers. This longitudinal study aimed to follow a student (N = 1) studying German in both second and foreign language environment for three years. The study was descriptive,…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Second Language Learning, Learning Motivation, German
Orias, John; Leung, Lisa; Dosanj, Shikha; McAnlis, JoAnna; Levy, Gal; Sheposh, John P. – 1998
Three studies were conducted to determine if goal striving level was related to accurate self-knowledge. The purpose of the research was to determine if the tendency of high strivers to confront stressful stimuli extends to self-evaluation processes. Three experiments were designed to investigate whether high strivers differ from low strivers in…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, College Students, Goal Orientation, Higher Education
Silverman, Linda Kreger – Gifted Education International, 1999
Explores perfectionism in gifted students and argues that perfectionism needs to be appreciated as a two-edged sword that has the potential for propelling an individual toward unparalleled greatness or plummeting one into despair. Hints for coping with perfectionism in oneself and in gifted students are provided. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Aspiration, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedAccordino, Denise B.; Accordino, Michael P.; Slaney, Robert B. – Psychology in the Schools, 2000
Examines the relationship of perfectionism with measures of achievement and achievement motivation and mental health aspects of depression and self-esteem in high school students (N=123). Results indicate that students' personal standards were significant predictors of academic achievement and academic motivation. Also reveals that as students'…
Descriptors: Achievement, Achievement Need, Adolescents, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedTripathi, Kailas Nath – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Reports on a study of competition, motivation, and performance among 60 adolescents in India. Finds that direct competition with another person led to higher levels of immediate performance. Also finds that indirect competition against a pre-set standard resulted in greater intrinsic motivation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Competition, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education
Petty, Steve – 1992
Fear of success in a group of high school students (N=127) was studied, with research findings supporting the following generalizations: (1) high school students with an intermediate level of self-esteem have greater fear of success than those with high and low levels of self-esteem; (2) high school students with BSRI (Bem Sex Role Inventory)…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Adolescents, Aspiration, Fear of Success
