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Peer reviewedTripathi, Kailas Nath – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Reports on a study of competition, motivation, and performance among 60 adolescents in India. Finds that direct competition with another person led to higher levels of immediate performance. Also finds that indirect competition against a pre-set standard resulted in greater intrinsic motivation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Competition, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education
