Are teachers' psychological control, autonomy support and autonomy suppression associated with students' goals?
This study investigated associations between student-perceived teacher behaviours and students' personal goal orientations. Thus, the study applied theoretical concepts from self-determination theory and parenting style in an attempt to enhance understanding of additional environmental characteristics possibly affecting personal goal orientation. Moreover, it examined psychological control in a classroom context, whereas it was previously investigated mainly within parent-child relationships. Junior-high school students (n = 191) completed questionnaires to reveal their perceptions of teacher practices and their own personal goals. The distinction between teachers' psychological control and autonomy suppression was supported by confirmatory factor analysis; however, they were highly correlated. When regarded as two dimensions of teachers' compelling behaviours, they associated positively with performance-approach and performance-avoidance goals and negatively with mastery goals. Teachers are advised to avoid various compelling practices.
Madjar, N., Nave, A. & Hen, S. (2013)
Are teachers' psychological control, autonomy support and autonomy suppression associated with students' goals? Educational Studies, 39, 43-55
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