Social-Motivational Development in First Grade.

Stipek, Deborah

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Publication Date: 1981-Jan

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Social-Motivational Development in First Grade.

Stipek, Deborah

Contemporary Educational Psychology, v6 n1 p33-45 Jan 1981

A longitudinal study of first graders found that children had a more internal locus of control, were more optimistic, and scored higher on an effectance motivation measure at the end of first grade than at the beginning but attitudes and self-esteem did not change. Some changes were effected by SES and academic success. (AtuhorRD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Grade 1, Learning Motivation, Locus of Control, Longitudinal Studies, Primary Education, Self Esteem, Social Development, Socioeconomic Status, Student Attitudes

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