Who Outperforms Whom in School—and Why? The Role of Motivation and Culture in Gender Gaps
Achievement gaps between boys and girls reflect a complex interaction of motivation, beliefs, and societal influences.
Achievement gaps between boys and girls reflect a complex interaction of motivation, beliefs, and societal influences.
We showed that gender differences in academic achievement vary by subject and cultural context
We studied five self-perceptions (self-perceived competency, self-efficacy, growth mindset, sense of belonging, and fear of failure) and assessed academic achievement in terms of …
We show that orientations can be successfully fostered—while individual differences exist in the effect and success of interventions.