Anita Habók|Andrea Magyar|Mária B. Németh|Ben? Csapó
Motivation and self-related beliefs as predictors of academic achievement in reading and mathematics: Structural equation models of longitudinal data
University of Szeged|University of Szeged|University of Szeged|University of Szeged
study examines predictive power motivational selfrelated beliefs reading mathematics achievement representative sample n 2049 1214yearolds drawn largescale longitudinal programme data collected two measurement points separated twoyear interval research two hypothesised models mediating role selfrelated beliefs motivational factors developed tested results structural equation modelling reinforced mediating role selfrelated motivational factors academic achievement grades 6 8 although expected paths fit model among noncognitive factors selfconcept highest effect sixth graders achievement sixth graders test results dominantly determined eighth graders achievement