‘Why do I study and what do I want to achieve by studying?’ Understanding the reasons and the aims of student engagement

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Yu Ling Cai ◽  
Gregory Arief D. Liem

This study seeks to understand the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of student engagement by investigating the ‘aims’ that students pursue through engagement (i.e., their achievement goals) and the ‘reasons’ driving such engagement (i.e., their motivation). Self-report instruments measuring students’ motivational reasons, achievement goals, and engagement in the context of their mathematics classes were administered to a sample of 491 Singapore elementary students (54% girls; Mage = 11 years). Mediational path analysis showed that achievement goals, collectively, played a significant mediating role in almost all the links connecting motivational reasons to different engagement outcomes. Specifically, whilst autonomous motivation (AM) was associated with greater effort/persistence, heightened elaboration, and lower anxiety, controlled motivation (CM) was associated with higher anxiety. Although self-based goals strengthened the positive direct effects of AM on effort/persistence and elaboration, and channeled the adaptive effects of CM on these two engagement outcomes, this goal type also heightened the effect of CM on anxiety and cancelled out the benefits of AM in reducing anxiety. Taken together, findings pointed to the more adaptive role of AM relative to CM, and the apparently double-edged-sword effects of self-based goals on student engagement. Key findings and their implications for teaching and school psychology practices are discussed.

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Rutten ◽  
Filip Boen ◽  
Jan Seghers

Based on self-determination theory, the purpose of this study was to explore the mediating role of autonomous motivation in the relation between environmental factors and pedometer-determined PA among 10- to 12-year-old Flemish children. Data were collected from 787 6th grade pupils and one of their parents. Children completed self-report measures including autonomous motivation for PA and perceived autonomy support for PA by parents and friends. Parents completed a questionnaire concerning their PA related parenting practices (logistic support and explicit modeling) and the perceived home environment with respect to PA opportunities. The results confirmed that autonomous motivation mediated the relation between children’s PA and their perceived autonomy support by friends and parents. Autonomous motivation also mediated the relation between parental logistic support and PA. In addition, a positive direct relation was found between parental explicit modeling and children’s PA, and between perceived neighborhood safety and children’s PA.


2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 516-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin D. Sylvester ◽  
Martyn Standage ◽  
Tavinder K. Ark ◽  
Shane N. Sweet ◽  
Peter R.E. Crocker ◽  
...  

In this study, we examined whether perceived variety in exercise prospectively predicts unique variance in exercise behavior when examined alongside satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs (for competence, relatedness, and autonomy) embedded within self-determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2002), through the mediating role of autonomous and controlled motivation. A convenience sample of community adults (N = 363) completed online questionnaires twice over a 6-week period. The results of structural equation modeling showed perceived variety and satisfaction of the needs for competence and relatedness to be unique indirect positive predictors of exercise behavior (through autonomous motivation) 6 weeks later. In addition, satisfaction of the need for autonomy was found to negatively predict controlled motivation. Perceived variety in exercise complemented satisfaction of the needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy in predicting motivation and (indirectly) exercise behavior, and may act as a salient mechanism in the prediction of autonomous motivation and behavior in exercise settings.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heriberto Antonio Pineda-Espejel ◽  
Raquel Morquecho-Sánchez ◽  
Edgar Alarcón

El objetivo de este estudio fue poner a prueba un modelo que examina la secuencia: estilo interpersonal que los deportistas perciben que genera el entrenador, necesidad de competencia (satisfacción y frustración), regulaciones motivacionales, y consecuencias de autoconfianza y ansiedad precompetitivas. También se examinó el papel mediador de la necesidad de competencia y las regulaciones motivacionales. Un conjunto de cuestionarios fue administrado a 239 deportistas de alto rendimiento quienes participaban en una variedad de deportes. Los resultados mostraron un adecuado ajuste del modelo a los datos (S-B c2=35.711, p< .01; RMSEA=.066; NNFI=.904; CFI=.947), e indicaron que el estilo de apoyo a la autonomía por parte del entrenador predice positivamente la satisfacción de la necesidad de competencia (b=.17, p<.05), ésta predice positivamente la motivación autónoma hacia la participación deportiva (b=.23, p<.05), y en sentido inverso la desmotivación (b=-.22, p<.05); en tanto que la motivación autónoma predice la autoconfianza precompetitiva (b=.29, p<.05), y la desmotivación lo hace con la ansiedad precompetitiva en sus dimensiones cognitiva (b=.28, p<.01) y somática (b=.17, p<.05). Por otro lado, el estilo controlador por parte del entrenador, predice positivamente la motivación controlada hacia la participación deportiva (b=.27, p<.05); esta asociación es mediada parcialmente por la frustración de la necesidad de competencia. Los resultados apoyan la importancia del estilo interpersonal de apoyo a la autonomía por parte del entrenador, dado sus efectos sobre la autoconfianza de los deportistas. The aim of this study was to test a model that examines the sequence: interpersonal style that athletes perceive that generates the coach, need for competence (satisfaction and thwarted), motivational regulations, and pre-competitive self-confidence and anxiety consequences. The mediating role of the need for competence and motivational regulations was also discussed. A set of questionnaires was administered to 239 high performance athletes who participated in a variety of sports. The results showed an adequate adjustment of the model to the data (S-B c2=35.711, p< .01; RMSEA=.066; NNFI=.904; CFI=.947), and indicated that the autonomy support coaching style positively predicts the satisfaction of the need for competence (b=.17, p<.05), it positively predicted autonomous motivation to sports participation (b=.23, p<.05), and negatively the amotivation (b=-.22, p<.05); while the autonomous motivation predicts precompetitive self-confidence (b=.29, p<.05), and motivation does the precompetitive anxiety in their cognitive (b=.28, p<.01) and somatic (b=.17, p<.05) dimensions. On the other hand, the controller coaching style predicts positively the controlled motivation to sports participation (b=.27, p<.05); this association is partially mediated by the thwarted need for competence. The results support the importance of autonomy support coaching style due to their effects on self-confidence and precompetitive anxiety of athletes. O objetivo deste estudo é um modelo que examina o seguinte: percepção do estilo interpessoal do treinador, necessidade de competição (satisfação ou frustração), regulamentos motivacionais e consequências da autoconfiança e ansiedade competitiva. papel mediador da necessidade de concorrência e regulamentos motivacionais também examinados. Um conjunto de questionários foi aplicado a 239 atletas de alto desempenho que participaram de uma variedade de esportes. Os resultados mostram um ajuste adequado do modelo para os dados (SBc235 = 35.711, <p <0,01; RMSEA = 0,066; NNFI = 0,904; CFI = 0,947) de quanto à suporte do autonomia do treinador previu positivamente a satisfação da necessidade de competição (b = 0,17, p <0,05), é positivamente previsto para motivação autônoma para uma participação esportiva (b = 0,23, p <0,05), e na direção oposta à desmotivação (b = -. 22, p <0,05); enquanto uma motivação autônoma prediz autoconfiança pré-competitiva (b = 0,29, p <0,05), uma desmotivação prediz ansiedade pré-competitiva cognitiva (b = 0,28, p <0,01) e somática (b = 0,17, p <0,05). Por outro lado, o estilo de controle por parte do treinador predisse positivamente uma motivação controlada em relação à participação no esporte (b = 0,27, p <0,05); Essa associação é parcialmente mediada pela necessidade de competição. Os resultados apóiam a importância do estilo interpessoral de apoio à autonomia do treinador, dados seus efeitos na autoconfiança dos atletas.


Author(s):  
José Carlos Núñez ◽  
Carlos Freire ◽  
María del Mar Ferradás ◽  
Antonio Valle ◽  
Jianzhong Xu

Author(s):  
Xiaojing Sun ◽  
Marloes M. H. G. Hendrickx ◽  
Thomas Goetz ◽  
Theo Wubbels ◽  
Tim Mainhard

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew B. Lumb ◽  
Myriam Beaudry ◽  
Celine Blanchard

No research drawing from Self-Determination Theory has investigated the bereavement experience of individuals or how motivation can help facilitate posttraumatic growth (PTG) following the death of a loved one. In two cross-sectional studies, university students completed an online survey. Study 1 investigated the contribution of global autonomous and controlled motivation in statistically predicting PTG above and beyond previously researched correlates. Study 2 explored the mediating role of cognitive appraisals and coping in explaining the relationship between global motivation orientations and PTG. Results indicated that in comparison to controlled motivation, autonomous motivation was positively related PTG, even after controlling for previously researched correlates. Mediation results indicated an indirect effect of global autonomous motivation on PTG through task-oriented coping. Collectively, these findings suggest the importance of incorporating motivation into models of PTG. Clinical implications of these findings are also discussed.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jookyung Kwon ◽  
Jiseon Ahn

Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of cruise attributes on impulse buying of service customers through impulsive buying tendency. Specifically, this study investigates whether service attributes (variety of selection and price) influence the impulsive buying behavior of customers by stimulating their impulsive buying tendency. Design/methodology/approach Partial least squares-structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesis using a sample of 143 cruise customers. Mediating analysis was conducted to examine whether customer personal traits (impulsivity) mediated the relationship between service attributes and impulsive buying behavior. Findings The findings showed that price attributions had a significant positive direct impact on impulsive buying tendency and behavior, while a variety of selections had a significant direct effect on impulse buying behavior. The results revealed a significant mediating role of impulsive buying tendency in the relationship between price attributions and impulse buying. Originality/value Although studies on the decision-making style of service customers have been widely discussed, a limited number of studies has examined customers’ impulsive buying behavior in the service sector. Considering the importance of impulsive purchasing as a valuable marketing tool, the results of this study can help service providers and researchers enhance their knowledge of the mechanism of impulse buying behavior.


2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolien Muylaert ◽  
Robin Bauwens ◽  
Mieke Audenaert ◽  
Adelien Decramer

In a context where the amount of red tape in healthcare organizations continues to rise, head nurses’ job satisfaction is constantly under pressure. By building on the Job Demands-Resources model, we developed a theoretical model investigating the relationship between red tape and job satisfaction. By investigating the mediating role of discretionary room and the moderating role of autonomous motivation in this relationship, this study does not only aim to provide additional knowledge regarding the underlying mechanisms in this relationship, but also to increase our understanding of how this suffering at work can be mitigated. Our conditional process analyses (N = 277 head nurses) indicate that red tape undermines head nurses’ job satisfaction and that discretionary room acts as an underlying mechanism in this process. By revealing the mediating role of discretionary room, this study advances our understanding of the risks originating from red tape for leaders. Furthermore, our findings also indicate that autonomous motivation mitigates the negative relation between red tape and discretionary room and between red tape and job satisfaction. As autonomous motivation turns out to be an important protection mechanism against the negative consequences of red tape, organizations should put extra effort into stimulating the autonomous motivation of their leaders. When organizations make sure that their leaders’ job designs and work environments meet the need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, leaders will become more autonomously motivated, which will buffer the negative impact of red tape.


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