In this chapter, we describe the principles of a person-oriented approach to studying
individual differences (and similarities), and how it can be applied to the study of students' …

Achievement motivation is not a single construct but rather subsumes a variety of different
constructs like ability self-concepts, task values, goals, and achievement motives. The few …

Self-handicapping is a maladaptive strategy that students employ to protect their self-image
when they fear or anticipate academic failure. Instead of increasing their effort, students may …

The aim of this study was to examine i) the prevalence of achievement goal orientation
profiles among Finnish sixth-and seventh-graders (N= 419), ii) the stability and change in …

Classroom Motivation is a comprehensive introduction to the practical applications of
research on academic motivation to teaching and learning. Though grounded in theory, the …

The purpose of this study was to explore achievement goal profiles and their relation to
academic burnout (emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and efficacy), learning engagement, and …

The current study used a longitudinal design to model initial interest and utility-value as
antecedents of developing interest and course proficiency. Using measures from four time …

While much has been studied about the structure and correlates of students' achievement
goals, their developmental trajectories are still largely unexplored. This study examines the …

Willingness to communicate (WTC) plays a key role in foreign language learning. However,
little research has been devoted to the role of achievement goals and achievement emotions …

Growth and fixed mindsets have been linked to distinct effort beliefs, goals, and behaviours,
creating a seemingly dichotomous pattern of motivation. Yet, students holding the same …