Research Article
Predicting Intra-Individual Academic Achievement Trajectories of Adolescents Nested in Class Environment: Influence of motivation, implicit theory of intelligence, self-esteem and parenting
Authors:
Isabelle Roskam ,
Université Catholique de Louvain, BE
Frederic Nils
Université Catholique de Louvain, BE
Abstract
In a longitudinal study conducted on 1130 adolescents (557 male and 573 female) in the 1st-6th grades from Belgian secondary schools, we tested the influence of individual factors (motivational constructs, implicit theory of intelligence and self-esteem) and environmental determinants (parenting and class environment) of academic achievement (grades in mathematics, language arts and GPA at three points in time). Using hierarchical linear models, we observed a decrease of grade over the course of the study, reciprocal relations between motivational constructs, self-esteem and academic achievement, a strong positive impact of supportive parenting and a moderate influence of class environment.
How to Cite:
Roskam, I. & Nils, F., (2007). Predicting Intra-Individual Academic Achievement Trajectories of Adolescents Nested in Class Environment: Influence of motivation, implicit theory of intelligence, self-esteem and parenting. Psychologica Belgica. 47(1), pp.119–143. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pb-47-1-119
Published on 01 May 2007.
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