A novel approach to assessing achievement goals in the context of the 2 x 2 framework: Identifying distinct profiles of individuals with different dominant achievement goals

被引:173
作者
Van Yperen, Nico W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Groningen, Dept Social & Org Psychol, NL-9712 TS Groningen, Netherlands
关键词
motivation; avoidance; self-efficacy; affectivity; perfectionism; regulatory focus;
D O I
10.1177/0146167206292093
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
In two studies, individuals' dominant achievement goals were assessed using a new, simple, and conceptually precise measure based on Elliot and McGregor's (2001) 2 x 2 framework. Next, the four groups were compared in terms of achievement-relevant variables, including need for achievement, perfectionism, perceived competence, interest, and graded performance. As expected, a very high percentage (approximately 85%) of people indicated they had a dominant achievement goal. Furthermore, the results suggest that individuals with different dominant achievement goals have clear, distinct profiles that can be characterized as positively valenced (mastery-approach), both positively and negatively valenced (performance-approach), negatively valenced (performance-avoidance), or neither positively nor negatively valenced (mastery-avoidance).
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页码:1432 / 1445
页数:14
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