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Perceived Achievement Goal Structure and College Student Help Seeking.

Karabenick, Stuart A.·2004·Journal of Educational Psychology
DOI 10.1037/0022-0663.96.3.569
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Two studies examined associations between college students' help seeking and perceptions of their classes' achievement goal structure. Study 1 established that students' help seeking (N = 883 in 6 chemistry classes) could be parsimoniously described by distinct approach (intentions to seek autonomous help from teachers) and avoidance patterns (threat, avoidance intentions, seeking expedient help). In Study 2, after controlling for students' personal achievement goal orientations (N = 852 in 13 psychology classes), within-class differences in perceived class emphasis on mastery positively predicted help-seeking approach and negatively predicted help-seeking avoidance patterns, whereas perceived class emphasis on performance-avoid goals positively predicted help-seeking avoidance. Students in classes with greater perceived emphasis on performance-avoid goals had higher levels of help-seeking avoidance patterns. Results complement previous research on help seeking and achievement goals with younger learners and provide support for the role of classroom achievement goal structure in student motivation and performance.

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Authors
Karabenick, S. A.
Affiliations
Eastern Michigan University (US)
Corresponding author
Karabenick, Stuart A.
ORCID
Karabenick, Stuart A.
Venue
Journal of Educational Psychology
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2004-09
Volume
96
Issue
3
Pages
569-581
ISSN
  • 0022-0663 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2176
DOI
10.1037/0022-0663.96.3.569
OpenAlex
W2037638156
Cited by
466
References
3
Citations by year
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14.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Educational Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
  • Social Sciences › Education › Student Assessment and Feedback
  • Social Sciences › Education › Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Keywords
help-seeking, achievement goals, classroom goal structure, mastery goals, student motivation, university students, chemistry classes, teacher support

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