Achievement Goal Theory at the Crossroads: Old Controversies, Current Challenges, and New Directions

Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 26 - 47
Published: Jan 24, 2011
Abstract
Achievement goal theory has been one of the most prominent theories of motivation in educational research for more than 25 years. It has undergone considerable revision during that span, most notably with the distinction between approach and avoidance goals, debate concerning the critical features of performance goals, and the emergence of a multiple goal perspective that emphasizes the positive potential of performance-approach goals alongside...
Paper Details
Title
Achievement Goal Theory at the Crossroads: Old Controversies, Current Challenges, and New Directions
Published Date
Jan 24, 2011
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
26 - 47
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