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Suizzo, Marie-Anne; Jackson, Karen Moran; Pahlke, Erin; McClain, Shannon; Marroquin, Yesenia; Blondeau, Lauren A.; Hong, KyongJoo – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2016
In this mixed-methods study, we used an explanatory sequential design to investigate the processes through which parental involvement influences adolescents' achievement motivation. One hundred twenty low-income urban parents and their sixth-grade adolescents completed questionnaires, and a subsample of 11 mothers and 11 adolescents were…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Mixed Methods Research, Socialization, Parent Participation
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Sarwar, Muhammad; Ashrafi, Ghulam Muhammad – Current Issues in Education, 2014
The purpose of this study was to analyze Students' Commitment, Engagement and Locus of Control as predictors of Academic Achievement at Higher Education Level. We used analytical model and conclusive research approach to conduct study and survey method for data collection. We selected 369 students using multistage sampling technique from three…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Learner Engagement, Academic Achievement, College Students
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Moore, David M.; Dwyer, Francis M. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1997
Examines the effect of color-coding instructional materials for students identified as possessing different styles of learning. Subjects (107 college students) were classified as external, neutral, or internal locus of control. Results indicated a significant main effect in favor of the color-coded materials for specific educational objectives.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Coding, Cognitive Style, College Students