We examined the psychometric properties of the Parenting Questionnaire in a sample of Portuguese high school students. Two measurement models were specified. Model 1m,f specifies a bi-dimensional structure of parental need-support and behavioral control. Model 2m,f proposes a tripartite structure of parental need-support, psychological control and behavioral control. Model 2m,f. best-fitted the data, being also...
The present study aimed to clarify the nature and dimensions of achievement goals and to examine structural differences in students' goals across school levels. Participants were 134 students from 5th and 6th grades, and 423 students from 7th to 9th grades. A variety of achievement goals were assessed, including mastery goals and several performance-related goals representing three main dimensions: competition,...
The present anticipation of future goals creates instrumental motivation for immediate actions that are expected to be instrumental for achieving those future goals. Instrumental motivation is however by definition extrinsic motivation. Based on empirical research in educational settings, it is commonly argued that extrinsic motivation is of lower quality than intrinsic motivation. More recent developments in m...
Nesse artigo, discutiremos como os professores em suas aulas e os diretores, orientadores educacionais, entre outros profissionais atuantes no nível escolar, podem aumentar a quantidade e a qualidade da motivação dos alunos, influindo naquilo para que os alunos estão motivados (ou seja, a realização dos seus objetivos acadêmicos) e as razões porque eles se empenham para alcançar esses objetivos. Baseados na Teo...