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The impact of combining SRSD instruction with a brief growth mindset interventi...
Camacho, Ana; Alves, Rui A.; Silva, Mariana; Ferreira, Paula; Correia, Nadine; Daniel, JoãoSelf-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is an evidence-based instructional approach combining background knowledge, writing, and self-regulation strategies to improve students’ writing motivation and performance. While the positive impact of SRSD on writing performance variables is well-established, mixed findings were found for motivational variables, namely self-efficacy. In addition, the impact of SRSD on...
Structural relations among implicit theories, achievement goals, and performanc...
Camacho, Ana; Alves, Rui A.; Daniel, João R.; De Smedt, Fien; Van Keer, Hildeinexistente
Anxiety and social support as predictors of student academic motivation during ...
Camacho, Ana; Correia, Nadine; Zaccoletti, Sonia; Daniel, JoãoIn this study we examined whether parents' perceptions of students' anxiety as well as perceived support from both teachers and classmates were predictive of changes in students' academic motivation during the first wave of COVID-19. To this end, we used a retrospective pretest-posttest design together with a latent change score model to analyze our data. From April to May of 2020, 394 Portuguese parents of stu...
Relations among motivation, behaviour, and performance in writing: A multiple-g...
Camacho, Ana; Alves, Rui A.; Smedt, Fien De; Keer, Hilde Van; Boscolo, PietroWriting is a particularly demanding activity, which poses unique motivational challenges for students. Despite the wealth of research on the relation between writing motivation and writing performance, little is known about the role of students’ writing frequency in writing motivation and writing performance.
Anxiety and social support as predictors of student academic motivation during ...
Camacho, Ana; Correia, N.; Zacoletti, S.; Daniel, J. R.In this study we examined whether parents’ perceptions of students’ anxiety as well as perceived support from both teachers and classmates were predictive of changes in students’ academic motivation during the first wave of COVID-19. To this end, we used a retrospective pretest-posttest design together with a latent change score model to analyze our data.
Portuguese Adaptation of the Sources of Self-Efficacy in Writing Scale
Silva, Mariana; Camacho, Ana; Alves, Rui AlexandreWriting is essential to communicate in school and daily life. However, it is a demanding task that requires motivation. Therefore, it is essential to develop students’ writing skills and self-efficacy. In the present study we aimed to adapt the Sources of Middle School Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale (Usher & Pajares, 2009) to the writing domain and to Portuguese language, to explore the relationship betwee...
Functional analysis of two novel TBX5 variants present in individuals with Holt...
Varela, Debora; Varela, Tatiana; Conceição, Natércia; Ferreira, Angela; Marques, Nuno; Silva, Ana Paula; Azevedo, Pedro; Pereira, Salome; Camacho, AnaHolt-Oram syndrome (HOS) is a rare disorder characterized by cardiac and upper-limb defects. Pathogenic variants in TBX5-a gene encoding a transcription factor important for heart and skeletal development-are the only known cause of HOS. Here, we present the identification and functional analysis of two novel TBX5 pathogenic variants found in two individuals with HOS presenting distinct phenotypes. The individu...
Attitudes towards writing of Portuguese adolescents
Camacho, Ana; Silva, Mariana; Santos, Susana; Jacques, Teresa; Alves, Rui A.Reading and writing play key roles in contemporary societies, therefore learning these skills are two of the most important goals in compulsory education. Mastering writing is a valuable asset; however many students fail to develop strong writing skills (Graham, 2008). Furthermore, writing is frequently conceived as a rigid and demotivating task, especially after elementary school (Boscolo & Hidi, 2007). Th...
Impact of COVID-19 on undergraduate business students: a longitudinal study on ...
Pasion, Rita; Dias-Oliveira, Eva; Camacho, Ana; Morais, Catarina; Franco, Raquel CamposPurpose – This study aims to explore whether the COVID-19-related circumstances hindered these academic-related variables. Design Methodology Approach – The authors surveyed two groups of undergraduate business students (42% male) who completed the questionnaires at the beginning and at the end of the semester. One group of students attended only face-to-face classes in the 2018/2019 academic year (n = 126) and...
Parents’ perceptions of student academic motivation during the COVID-19 lockdow...
Zaccoletti, Sonia; Camacho, Ana; Correia, Nadine; Aguiar, Cecília; Mason, Lucia; Alves, Rui A.; Daniel, JoãoThe COVID-19 outbreak has ravaged all societal domains, including education. Home confinement, school closures, and distance learning impacted students, teachers, and parents' lives worldwide. In this study, we aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19-related restrictions on Italian and Portuguese students' academic motivation as well as investigate the possible buffering role of extracurricular activities. Foll...