The Culture and Contexts of Achievement Motivation

Elliott, J.G.; Bempechat, J.

Abstract

Argues that the psychosocial bases of achievement motivation, when integrated with principles of cultural anthropology and cultural psychology, will move both theory and research forward. Maintains that researchers should contextualize research questions, develop authentic means of inquiry, and acknowledge within-group differences. Presents examples from research on Asian and American students' academic achievement and achievement motivation. (Author/KB)

Citation

Elliott, J., & Bempechat, J. (2002). The Culture and Contexts of Achievement Motivation. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 7-26

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2002
• Journal: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development
• Print ISSN: 1520-3247
• Publisher: Wiley
• Issue: 96
• Pages: 7-26