Learning Goal Orientation and Psychological Capital among Students: A Pathway to Academic Satisfaction and Performance

Autor/inn/en	Sánchez-Cardona, Israel; Ortega-Maldonado, Alberto; Salanova, Marisa; Martínez, Isabel M.
Titel	Learning Goal Orientation and Psychological Capital among Students: A Pathway to Academic Satisfaction and Performance
Quelle	In: Psychology in the Schools, 58 (2021) 7, S.1432-1445 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Sánchez-Cardona, Israel)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0033-3085
DOI	10.1002/pits.22505
Schlagwörter	College Students; Goal Orientation; Student Satisfaction; Academic Achievement; Psychological Patterns; Well Being; Student Surveys + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Zielorientierung; Zielvorstellung; Schulleistung; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Schülerbefragung
Abstract	This study explores the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) in the association between learning goal orientation (LGO), academic satisfaction, and performance among college students. We suggest that PsyCap provides positive psychological resources through which learning-oriented students sustain the effort in academic achievement situations, contributing to academic satisfaction and performance. Seven hundred and sixty-eight (n = 768) college students completed an academic well-being survey, including LGO, PsyCap, and academic satisfaction measures. Academic performance was collected 5 months later from the University academic records of students. Path analysis results showed that LGO was directly related to academic satisfaction and performance and indirectly related through PsyCap. Statistically significant indirect effects showed a partial mediation. These results highlight the importance of positive education through investment in psychological resources to increase performance and satisfaction among college students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01