Self-Concepts, Motivation, and Academic Achievement of Black Adolescents.

Jordan, Theresa J.

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Publication Date: 1981-Aug

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Self-Concepts, Motivation, and Academic Achievement of Black Adolescents.

Jordan, Theresa J.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v73 n4 p509-17 Aug 1981

This study investigates the unique and common contributions of global self-concept, academic self-concept, and need for academic competence to the variance in academic achievement of inner-city, Black adolescents. Results indicate that academic self-concept and need for academic competence accounted for significant proportions of criterion variance. (Author/GK)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Adolescents, Black Students, Grade 8, Junior High Schools, Self Concept, Sex Differences, Student Motivation

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test; Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale

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