· 2013
Handbook of Competence and Motivation
- 4,688citations
- 2013year
Short summary
This handbook compiles research on competence and motivation across various domains, presenting a comprehensive overview of theories, developmental issues, contextual influences, and demographic factors.
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Key points
- Covers core constructs like intelligence, implicit motives, and attributional perspectives on competence.
- Explores developmental aspects of competence and motivation from infancy through old age.
- Analyzes contextual influences including parental roles, peer relationships, and classroom dynamics.
- Investigates demographic and cultural factors such as gender, race, socioeconomic status, and cultural differences.
- Discusses self-regulatory processes, coping mechanisms, and the concept of 'flow'.
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Abstract
Part 1. Introduction. A.J. Elliot, C.S. Dweck, Competence and Motivation: Competence as the Core of Achievement Motivation. Part 2. Central Constructs. R.J. Sternberg, Intelligence, Competence, and Expertise. O.C. Schultheiss, J.C. Brunstein, An Implicit Motive Perspective on Competence. A.J. Elliot, A Conceptual History of the Achievement Goal Construct. B. Weiner, Motivation from an Attributional Perspective and the Social Psychology of Perceived Competence. D.H. Schunk, F. Pajares, Competence Perceptions and Academic Functioning. J.S. Eccles, Subjective Task Value and the Eccles et al. Model of Achievement-Related Choices. C.S. Dweck, D.C. Molden, Self-Theories: Their Impact on Competence Motivation and Acquisition. M. Zeidner, G. Matthews, Evaluation Anxiety: Current Theory and Research. Part 3. Developmental Issues. M.K. Rothbart, J. Hwang, Temperament and the Development of Competence and Motivation. M. Lewis, M.W. Sullivan, The Development of Self-Conscious Emotions. R. Butler, Competence Assessment, Competence, and Motivation between Early and Middle Childhood. A. Wigfield, A.L. Wagner, Competence, Motivation, and Identity Development during Adolescence. J. Heckhausen, Competence and Motivation in Adulthood and Old Age: Making the Most of Changing Capacities and Resources. Part 4. Contextual Influences. E.M. Pomerantz, W.S. Grolnick, C.E. Price, The Role of Parents in How Children Approach Achievement: A Dynamic Process Perspective. K.R. Wentzel, Peer Relationships, Motivation, and Academic Performance at School. T. Urdan, J.C. Turner, Competence Motivation in the Classroom. J.L. Duda, Motivation in Sport: The Relevance of Competence and Achievement Goals. R. Kanfer, P.L. Ackerman, Work Competence: A Person-Oriented Perspective. R.M. Ryan, K.W. Brown, Legislating Competence: High-Stakes Testing Policies and Their Relations with Psychological Theories and Research. Part 5. Demographics and Culture. J.S. Hyde, A.M. Durik, Gender, Competence, and Motivation. S. Graham, C. Hudley, Race and Ethnicity in the Study of Motivation and Competence. J. Brooks-Gunn, M.R. Linver, R.C. Fauth, Children's Competence and Socioeconomic Status in the Family and Neighborhood. J. Aronson, C.M. Steele, Stereotypes and the Fragility of Academic Competence, Motivation, and Self-Concept. V.C. Plaut, H.R. Markus, The Inside Story: A Cultural-Historical Analysis of Being Smart and Motivated, American Style. C.Y. Chiu, Y.Y. Hong, Cultural Competence: Dynamic Processes. Part 6. Self-Regulatory Processes. B.J. Zimmerman, A. Kitsantas, The Hidden Dimension of Personal Competence: Self-Regulated Learning and Practice. C.S. Carver, M.F. Scheier, Engagement, Disengagement, Coping, and Catastrophe. F. Rhodewalt, K.D. Vohs, Defensive Strategies, Motivation, and the Self: A Self-Regulatory Process View. L. Wheeler, J. Suls, Social Comparison and Self-Evaluations of Competence. E.L. Deci, A.C. Moller, The Concept of Competence: A Starting Place for Understanding Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determined Extrinsic Motivation. M. Csikszentmihalyi, S. Abuhamdeh, J. Nakamura, Flow. M.A. Runco, Motivation, Competence, and Creativity. P.M. Gollwitzer, J.A. Bargh, Automaticity in Goal Pursuit. G. Oettingen, M. Hagenah, Fantasies and the Self-Regulation of Competence.
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