Influence of performance goals, mastery avoidance, and shyness on engagement in university studies
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TexteLangue : français Détails de publication : 2023.
Sujet(s) : Ressources en ligne : Abrégé : In higher education, engagement has a major influence on students’ success. The aim of this study was to assess whether performance orientations and shyness influenced this commitment. 394 French undergraduate and graduate students completed scales of shyness, approach and avoidance goals, and academic engagement. The results indicate that the students’ orientations towards performance predict their enthusiasm for academic studies. Furthermore, shyness mediates the link between performance goals and student engagement. The research suggests various ways of supporting engagement in studies.
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In higher education, engagement has a major influence on students’ success. The aim of this study was to assess whether performance orientations and shyness influenced this commitment. 394 French undergraduate and graduate students completed scales of shyness, approach and avoidance goals, and academic engagement. The results indicate that the students’ orientations towards performance predict their enthusiasm for academic studies. Furthermore, shyness mediates the link between performance goals and student engagement. The research suggests various ways of supporting engagement in studies.
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