Achievement Motivation across Cultures: Some Puzzles and Their Implications for Future Research

Hufton, N.; Elliott, J.G.; Illushin, L.

Abstract

Discusses findings of a cross-cultural study of the relation between self-perception of academic competence and achievement, and attribution of achievement to effort or ability. Considers problems in fitting Anglo-American motivation theory with Russian schooling practice. Calls for culturally sensitive, multimethod approaches in which individual meaning making is emphasized as a key element in gaining greater understanding of motivational contexts. (Author/KB)

Citation

Hufton, N., Elliott, J., & Illushin, L. (2002). Achievement Motivation across Cultures: Some Puzzles and Their Implications for Future Research. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 65-85

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2002
• Journal: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development
• Print ISSN: 1520-3247
• Publisher: Wiley
• Issue: 96
• Pages: 65-85