A theory of motivation for some classroom experiences.
@article{Weiner1979ATO,
title={A theory of motivation for some classroom experiences.},
author={B. Weiner},
journal={Journal of educational psychology},
year={1979},
volume={71 1},
pages={
3-25
}
}A theory of motivation based upon attributions of causality for success and failure is offered. The heart of the theory consists of an identification of the dimensions of causality and the relation of these underlying properties of causes to psychological consequences. Three central causal dimensions have been discerned: stability, locus, and control; these dimensions, respectively, are linked with expectancy change, esteem-related emotions, and interpersonal judgments. Within achievement… Expand
Paper Mentions
2,412 Citations
An attributional theory of achievement motivation and emotion.
- Psychology, Medicine
- Psychological review
- 1985
- 5,651
- PDF
The Theory and Measurement of the Self-Efficacy Construct
- Psychology, Medicine
- Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice
- 2001
- 149
References
SHOWING 1-10 OF 99 REFERENCES
Children's Achievement Attributions and Self-reinforcement: Effects of Self-concept and Competitive Reward Structure.
- Psychology
- 1978
- 72
Effects of self-esteem, perceived performance, and choice on causal attributions.
- Psychology, Medicine
- Journal of personality and social psychology
- 1970
- 312
An Analysis of Learned Helplessness: Continuous Changes in Performance, Strategy, and Achievement Cognitions Following Failure.
- Psychology
- 1978
- 1,191
- PDF
The role of expectations and attributions in the alleviation of learned helplessness.
- Psychology
- 1975
- 1,331
- PDF