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Burns, Emma C.; Martin, Andrew J.; Collie, Rebecca J. – International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2020
Stage-environment fit theory posits that the interpersonal dynamics and structural (i.e. school-level) resources afforded by a student's academic environment can either support or thwart student thriving (e.g. achievement). Thus, it is important to examine how these factors impact student achievement at the student- and school-level. This…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Foreign Countries, International Assessment
Martin, Andrew J. – Online Submission, 2012
This brief report presents on gender and age effects in academic motivation and engagement. The results are based on an updated and much expanded dataset (from prior research) of 33,778 students from 92 high schools in Australia. Findings show there are significant gender and age effects--a number of which are qualified by the interaction of…
Descriptors: High School Students, Females, Student Motivation, Interaction
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Parker, Philip D.; Martin, Andrew J.; Martinez, Carissa; Marsh, Herbert W.; Jackson, Susan A. – Health Education & Behavior, 2010
The present study explores the validity of a recent stages of change (SoC) measure and algorithm among a sample of late adolescents. MANOVA and structural equation modeling are used to assess the relationship between five SoC groups (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance) and a set of dependent measures including…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Structural Equation Models, Physical Activity Level, Construct Validity