Presentation of Causal Model for Learning Model Dimensions Based on Achievement Motivation by Mediating Self-Efficacy

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• L. Rezaee
• H. Ahadi
• H. Asadzadeh

Abstract

The goal of the present study, in the framework of a causal model, was to examine the relationship between Self-efficacy, achievement motivation and learning model dimensions. The statistical population was consisted of high school students (public school) in Tehran academic year 2013-2014. Among them 734(374 females, 360 males) were selected by using random cluster sampling method. The research instruments included Kolb learning Styles Inventory, Sherer Self-efficacy scale, Hermans Achievement Motivation Test. The reliability and validity coefficients of Instruments were approved, The hypothetical model tested by using correlation matrix and structural equation modeling. Therefore, causal relationship among learning model dimensions construct, self-efficacy and achievement motivation through designing of model was tested based on theatrical and empirical foundation. Test of final model showed that all of fitness index were in acceptable range. And default model fits sample data completely. Approximately 35 percent of variance achievement motivation and 90 percent of self-efficacy were explained by existing variables.

Keywords

• Learning model dimension
• Achievement Motivation
• Self- Efficacy

20.1001.1.22285516.1394.6.20.1.8

Main Subjects

• Psychological Models and Methods

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