Development of Achievement Motivation (Educational Psychology) [Hardcover]

Allan Wigfield (Editor), Jacquelynne S. Eccles (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0127500537 | ISBN-13: 978-0127500539 | Publication Date: February 15, 2002 | Edition: 1

This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance.

Key Features
* Coverage of the major theories and constructs in the motivation field
* Focus on developmental issues across the elementary and secondary school period
* Discussion of instructional and theoretical issues regarding motivation
* Consideration of gender and ethnic differences in motivation

Editorial Reviews

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"In this collection of literature reviews and summarized research reports, there are admirably detailed and authoritative discussions of a wide range of constructs and theories related to achievement motivation and its development. They will provide valuable introductions for graduate students and other researchers in developmental and educational psychology, and should serve the important purpose of bringing the two fields closer together."
-CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY

"This book is ideal for readers looking for a single-volume work detailing various theoretical models that explain children's achievement motivation. The editors have brought together many of the major writers in achievement motivation... A single-volume collection of this scope is probably unique. It will be enormously helpful to graduate students and faculty."
--CHOICE

"Prominent scholars in the fields of education, psychology, and human development provide an overview of current theoretical models of children's achievement motivation, with an ephasis on gender and ethnic differences in motivation, and attempt to provide some definitional clarity to a somewhat fragmentary field."
--BOOK NEWS

From the Back Cover

Achievement motivation is one of the key factors influencing behavior and performance. This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance. Coverage includes central constructs and theories such as self-efficacy, expectancies and values, self-worth, beliefs about the nature of ability, achievement goals, intrinsic motivation, and self-regulation.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 366 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (February 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0127500537
• ISBN-13: 978-0127500539
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,857,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Development of Achievement Motivation (Educational Psychology) (Hardcover)

This book was not only useful in providing quality information on achievement motivation supported by research but also provided a good overview of motivation theories. I would recommend it for anyone who has an interest in motivational theory as it relates to education.