Development of Achievement Motivation (Volume .) (Educational Psychology, Volume .)

Wigfield, Allan; Eccles, Jacquelynne S.

ISBN 10: 0127500537 / ISBN 13: 9780127500539

Published by Academic Press (edition 1), 2002

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Synopsis:

This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance.

Key Features* Coverage of the major theories and constructs in the motivation field* Focus on developmental issues across the elementary and secondary school period* Discussion of instructional and theoretical issues regarding motivation* Consideration of gender and ethnic differences in motivation

From the Back Cover: Achievement motivation is one of the key factors influencing behavior and performance. This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance. Coverage includes central constructs and theories such as self-efficacy, expectancies and values, self-worth, beliefs about the nature of ability, achievement goals, intrinsic motivation, and self-regulation.

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Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
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Bibliographic Details

Title: Development of Achievement Motivation (...
Publisher: Academic Press (edition 1)
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1.