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Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

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The Relationship Between Self-Determination, Achievement Goal Orientation And Satisfaction With The Learning Experience : Working With Adult Lifelong Learners, Jane Rodd Jan 2013

The Relationship Between Self-Determination, Achievement Goal Orientation And Satisfaction With The Learning Experience : Working With Adult Lifelong Learners, Jane Rodd

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

This exploratory study investigated how self-perceptions of self-determination and of achievement goal orientation were related to self-perceptions of satisfaction with the learning experience in a population of 495 adults engaged in non-formal lifelong learning through participation as amateur members of the United States Dressage Association. Multivariate statistics were utilized to investigate the effects of self-determination (autonomy, competence and relatedness) and achievement goal orientation (mastery-approach, mastery-avoidance, performance-approach, and performance-avoidance) on self-reported satisfaction with the learning experience; the six satisfaction sub-constructs were opportunities to improve (knowledge and skill), release and diversion (from everyday life), social aspects (interaction with others), (attitudes of) people …


Continuing Medical Education For Pathologists : Linking Commitment To Change Statements And Reasons For Participation To Practice Change, Jean M. Taylor Jan 2009

Continuing Medical Education For Pathologists : Linking Commitment To Change Statements And Reasons For Participation To Practice Change, Jean M. Taylor

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

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