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An Examination Of Goal Orientation Between Genders – An Exploratory Study, Amanda M. Boyd May 2017

An Examination Of Goal Orientation Between Genders – An Exploratory Study, Amanda M. Boyd

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Goal orientation is defined as the perceptual-cognitive frameworks that determine how an individual approaches, interprets, and responds to achievement situations (Janssen & Van Yperen, 2004). Goal orientation refers to the reasons an individual engages in an activity and the goals he or she sets to define success (D’Lima et al., 2014). Research has shown that there are gender differences when examining goal orientation. However, little research has been found that has examined this within the millennial generation. The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the differences between male and female millennial college students on goal orientation. The …


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University Apr 2017

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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