Susanne Ragnarsson, Klara Johansson, Erik Bergström, Gunnar Sjöberg, Anna-Karin Hurtig, Solveig Petersen
Recurrent pain in school-aged children: a longitudinal study focusing on the relation to academic achievement
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study examines effects quasiexperimental classroom goal condition mastery performanceapproach combined masteryperformanceapproach entering personal goal orientations motivation emotional wellbeing help seeking cognitive engagement achievement 237 upper elementary students 5week math unit emphasizing small groups classroom goal condition significant effect help seeking achievement combined condition showing beneficial pattern personal mastery goals beneficial 11 12 outcomes including achievement personal performanceapproach goals detrimental achievement test anxiety unrelated remaining outcomes effect classroom goal condition vary basis entering personal goal orientations implications current achievement goal theory debate regarding multiple goals discussed