Original paper

Trajectories of change in students’ self-concepts of ability and values in math and college major choice

Volume: 21, Issue: 4, Pages: 343 - 370
Published: May 19, 2015
Abstract
This study extends previous research on the long-term connections between motivation constructs in expectancy-value theory and achievement outcomes. Using growth mixture modelling, we examined trajectories of change for 421 students from 4th grade through college in their self-concept of ability (SCA) in math, interest in math, and perceived importance of math. We also assessed how these trajectories relate to choice of college major, focusing...
Paper Details
Title
Trajectories of change in students’ self-concepts of ability and values in math and college major choice
Published Date
May 19, 2015
Volume
21
Issue
4
Pages
343 - 370
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