The Effect of Individual Goal-Setting Conferences on Academic Achievement and Modification of Locus of Control Orientation.

Gaa, John P.

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ERIC Number: EJ210665

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Publication Date: 1979

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The Effect of Individual Goal-Setting Conferences on Academic Achievement and Modification of Locus of Control Orientation.

Gaa, John P.

Psychology in the Schools, v16 n4 p591-96 1979

Investigated effects of individual goal-setting conferences on classroom achievement and locus of control orientation. Analyses of the data showed a significant treatment effect for achievement across treatment groups with the goal-setting group having significantly higher achievement than the conference and control groups. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavioral Objectives, Counseling, Goal Orientation, High School Students, Locus of Control, Self Concept, Self Control

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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