Journal article

Publication year: 2003

Pages: 403-422

Journal: Learning and Instruction

Volume number: 13

Issue number: 4

ISSN: 0959-4752

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0959-4752(02)00014-2

Publisher: Elsevier

Abstract: 
The prediction is tested that performance goals only entail poor achievement outcomes in individuals with a low self-concept of ability (American Psychologist, 41 (1986) 1040; Psychological Review, 95 (1988) 256). In agreement with Dweck, in three experimental studies participants with performance goals showed impaired performance only when their self-perceived ability was low. Contradictory to Dweck's predictions, in study 2 this was true although participants were not confronted with failure feedback. Finally, study 3 indicated that individuals with low self-perceived ability considered their performance more often as failures when directed towards performance goals. The consideration of self-perceived ability might clarify and help resolve contradicting research findings about effects of motivational orientation on achievement. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Harvard Citation style: Spinath, B. and Stiensmeier-Pelster, J. (2003) Goal orientation and achievement: the role of ability self-concept and failure perception, Learning and Instruction, 13(4), pp. 403-422. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0959-4752(02)00014-2

APA Citation style: Spinath, B., & Stiensmeier-Pelster, J. (2003). Goal orientation and achievement: the role of ability self-concept and failure perception. Learning and Instruction. 13(4), 403-422. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0959-4752(02)00014-2