Achievement Motivation

Perverse effects of other-referenced performance goals in an information exchange context

by Nico W. Van Yperen

The role of need for achievement in self-leadership: Differential associations with hope for success and fear of failure

by John Rauthmann

Meaning and Motivation

by Daniel Molden

In C. Sansone & J. M. Harackiewicz (Eds.) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation: The search for optimal motivation and performance

The Origins and Influences of Promotion-Focused and Prevention-Focused Achievement Motivation

by Daniel Molden

In M. Maehr, S. Karabenick, & T. Urdan (Eds.), Advances in Motivation and Achievement: Social psychological perspectives (Vol. 15).

En kartlegging av oppfattet motivasjonelt klima og målorientering blant juniorutøvere i langrenn ved videregående skoler i Nord-Trøndelag

by Kenneth Myhre

Probiotics, Political Reform, and Creative Design

by Greg Emmerich

What are probiotics? What is the evidence that consuming probiotics is good for your health? What is wrong with the current system of regulation in the US, and how could this be improved? This paper answers these questions. This was my final for a Regulation and Ethics class in the M.S. Biotechnology program at UW Madison.

Understanding of the biological world has increased dramatically since Robert Koch first formulated his postulates... more Understanding of the biological world has increased dramatically since Robert Koch first formulated his postulates connecting microbes to diseases some 120 years ago. Since then, scientists have uncovered much about the physiology, genetics, and ecological role of many bacteria. Scientists have primarily been focused on disease associated with microorganisms, and are just beginning to explore the estimated plethora of activity microbes play in establishing human health through the Human Microbiome Project (HMP). There is still much to be learned, but already it is clear that some bacterial strains have varying levels of benefit for humans. Numerous health-conscious consumers have been looking towards probiotics to help promote good health and possibly stave off illness, and industry is eager to make bold claims to capture that market. Protecting these consumers’ from unsafe products and from being swindled by false claims is the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Currently there is much debate over the regulation of probiotics and prebiotics. Finding an appropriate solution to the problem requires a creative approach. To aid consumers in evaluating health claims on products and to incentivize more research to be conducted, a simple solution of improving the labeling on those products is suggested. Creating a new regulatory category for probiotics and prebiotics may be appropriate if measures of efficacy can be demonstrated more convincingly.

Feedback type as a moderator of the relationship between achievement goals and feedback reactions

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Investigating the relationship between 'school-climate,' school-related outcomes, and academic self-concept for Australian, secondary school-aged same-sex attracted youth.

by Jacqueline Ullman

Presented at Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Annual Conference (2005)

Research has shown that the experiences of many same-sex attracted youth (SSAY) in secondary school are less than... more Research has shown that the experiences of many same-sex attracted youth (SSAY) in secondary school are less than ideal, often fraught with verbal and physical harassment and social isolation from peers.  School-based victimization of SSAY has been correlated
with negative mental health outcomes, drug and alcohol use, decreased academic outcomes and lowered tertiary aspirations.  In order to better meet the needs of SSAY in Australia’s secondary schools, this nationwide study examines the current school climate for same-sex attracted students, aged 14-19, through their reported experiences and perceptions using Spencer’s (1995) PVEST model as the theoretical guide.  A web-based
survey instrument, advertised through mainstream and l/g/b-orientated youth sources, was used to sample Australian SSAY (n=251).  The relationship between same-sex attracted students’ perceptions of their school climate toward homosexuality (including
the treatment of homosexual and bisexual students and topics), their connection to school community members and academic self-concept has been investigated.  Preliminary results are presented and discussed.

"In or 'Out?'": An Examination of the Effects of School Climate on Same-Sex Attracted Students in Australia

by Jacqueline Ullman

Doctoral Thesis, Awarded Sept. 2007

Research has shown that the school-based experiences of same-sex attracted (SSA) young people are frequently less than... more Research has shown that the school-based experiences of same-sex attracted (SSA) young people are frequently less than ideal, often fraught with verbal and physical harassment and social isolation from peers. School-based victimisation of SSA students has been correlated with their negative mental health outcomes, drug and alcohol use, decreased academic outcomes and lowered tertiary aspirations. These outcomes raise issues related to duty of care for educators, including the general responsibility of schools to create safe, equitable learning environments for all of their students. In order to better meet the needs of SSA students in Australia’s secondary schools, this nationwide study examined the current school climate toward same-sex attraction as described by SSA young people aged 14-19 through their reported experiences and perceptions of environmental stresses and supports, using Margaret Spencer’s PVEST model as the theoretical framework. A web-based survey instrument, advertised through both mainstream and lesbian/gay/bisexual-orientated youth sources, was used to sample Australian SSA students (N = 282). The relationships between SSA students’ perceptions of their school climate (including the treatment of SSA students and topics), their sense of connection to their school community, and their reported academic self-concept and motivation toward learning were investigated using bivariate and multivariate techniques, including structural equation modelling. In-depth interview sessions were conducted with six SSA young people in order to further examine these findings. Results indicated that SSA students’ perceptions of their school climate were directly related to their sense of safety within the school environment, their social connection to their peers and teachers, and their feelings of connectedness to the school environment in general. SSA students’ connection to their teachers and their school environment had the strongest total impact on their academic self-concept and motivation to learn. Of key import was the clear indirect impact of SSA students’ perceptions of their school climate on both of these important academic outcomes, through their connection to both their school community and general school environment. These findings allow for the generation of informed recommendations for school policy and practice with the academic outcomes of Australia’s SSA students in mind.

Employees' goal orientations, the quality of leader-member exchange, and the outcomes of job performance and job satisfaction

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Fatigued and dissatisfied or fatigued but satisfied? Goal orientations and responses to high job demands

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Goal orientations, beliefs about success, and performance improvement among young elite Dutch soccer players

by Nico W. Van Yperen

On Goals and Strategies: How a Fit between Performance Goals and Regulatory Strategies Affects Performance

by Nico W. Van Yperen

The joint impact of achievement goals and performance feedback on information giving

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Low ranks make the difference: How achievement goals and ranking information affect cooperation intentions

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Achievement goals and interpersonal behavior: How mastery and performance goals shape information exchange

by Nico W. Van Yperen

The perceived profile of goal orientation within firms: Differences between employees working for successful and unsuccessful firms employing either performance- …

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Performing great and the purpose of performing better than others: On the recursiveness of the achievement goal adoption process

by Nico W. Van Yperen

Easy and Difficult Performance-Approach Goals: Their moderating effect on the link between task interest and performance attainment

by Nico W. Van Yperen

To Win, or Not to Lose, At Any Cost: The Impact of Achievement Goals on Cheating

by Nico W. Van Yperen