The effects of the timing of self-recording and goal-setting on self-efficacy and performance.
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Title
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The effects of the timing of self-recording and goal-setting on self-efficacy and performance.
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Identifier
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AAI9009769
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identifier
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9009769
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Creator
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Pervan, Rosetta Veronika.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Barry J. Zimmerman
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Date
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1989
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Education, Educational Psychology
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the timing of self-recording and goal setting on reactivity using Bandura's social learning model of self-regulation as a framework. One hundred ninety two fourth and fifth grade students proficient in long division were randomly assigned to one of twelve treatment groups according to a 4(self-recording) x 3(goal setting) design. The self-recording conditions were immediate, end of session, end of day, and none; the goal setting conditions were positive (3 more problems each day), none and negative (3 less problems each day). The dependent measures were the number of division problems completed and self-efficacy ratings. It was expected that shorter intervals between self-observation and self-recording would be positively associated with number of problems completed and students' self-efficacy perceptions than would longer intervals. A positive correlation between number of problems completed and self-efficacy was predicted.;Results showed that self-recording and goal setting each affected student performance and self-efficacy. There was also a complex interaction between self-recording and goal setting which also affected performance and self-efficacy. The timing of self-recording was not significant as had been predicted. Performance was maximal for students who self-recorded and set positive goals. A significant positive correlation was found between self-efficacy and problems completed. Results were discussed as supporting a cognitive behavioral rather than operant view of reactivity.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
