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Type of goals and perceived control for goal achievement over time. The mediating role of motivational persistence

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: This study tested how type of goals (i.e., performance and mastery goals) influence perceived control for goal achievement over time (i.e., after 12 months) while controlling for motivational persistence, gender, self-efficacy, initial perceived control, emotional involvement, and perceived difficulty. Goals and self-reported data from 1220 students were analyzed. Comparative test indicated that students describing a mastery goal display more motivational persistence and more perceived control for goal achievement, compared to those describing a performance goal. Type of goals directly and significantly predict perceived control of goal achievement at 12 months. Motivational persistence directly, positively, and significantly predicts perceived control of goal achievement at 12 months. In addition, motivational persistence positively and significantly mediates the relation between type of goals and perceived control of goal achievement at 12 months. Results support a partial mediation model.

Source: Acta Psychologica

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103776

Authors: Cristina Maria Bostan, Alexandru-Cosmin Apostol, Răzvan-Lucian Andronic, Tudor Stanciu, Ticu Constantin

Institutions: Romanian Academy, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Spiru Haret University, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500

OpenAlex ID: W4307449488

FWCI: 2.49

Cites: 81

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10