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Title: Academic Motivation in Post-Secondary Students: Effects of Career Outcome Expectations and Type of Aspiration (Report)
Author : Canadian Journal of Education
Release Date : January 01, 2011
Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 234 KB

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Abstract Using a social cognitive theory framework, we examined the effects of career outcome expectations (COE) and aspiration to enter a science, technology, or math (STM) career on postsecondary academic motivation. Data were collected online from a sample of 380 postsecondary students in Canada and the United States. Analysis of covariance revealed that, compared to other post-secondary students, those with high COE and STM to be more intrinsically and extrinsically motivated in terms of their academics. Overall, the results suggested that expanding students' expectations of a successful career outcome and promoting interest in STM occupations may benefit their academic motivation. Limitations and implications are discussed.