Self-Presentation Bias and Continuing Motivation among Adolescents.

Igoe, Ann R.; Sullivan, Howard

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ERIC Number: EJ475133

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Publication Date: 1993

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Self-Presentation Bias and Continuing Motivation among Adolescents.

Igoe, Ann R.; Sullivan, Howard

Journal of Educational Research, v87 n1 p18-22 Sep-Oct 1993

This study investigated return-to-task rates on hard and easy tasks that secondary students projected for scenario characters and for themselves. Data revealed significantly greater rates of return to easy tasks. Girls had significantly higher return-to-task rates. Evidence of self-presentation bias was present. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bias, Difficulty Level, Grade 11, Grade 7, Grade 9, High School Students, Junior High School Students, Performance Factors, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Student Behavior, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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