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Development of the relation between achievement and academic self-concept in secondary school

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the development of academic self-concept, academic achievement and their relation from Grade 7 to Grade 12 in a cohort of 2834 adolescents in 50 schools. Age and sex differences were tested with structural equation modeling (SEM). The results support a reciprocal effects model, indicating that academic achievement has an effect on academic self-concept (skill development model) and that academic self-concept has an effect on academic achievement (self-enhancement model). Significantly different relationships were found for boys and girls, suggesting a reciprocal effects model for boys and a skill development model for girls. The discussion centers on methodological and theoretical issues. Practical implications are discussed briefly.

Source: Lirias

Authors: Maarten Pinxten, Bieke De Fraine, Jan Van Damme, Ellen D’Haenens

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2521336393

FWCI: 0.478

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Cited by: 1

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