This review paper examines two related areas of research: studies dating back over 50
years on lay theories of the nature and measurement of intelligence, and more recent …

This study tested and extended Dweck's social-cognitive theory of motivation with adults
who deliberately chose to face the challenge of returning to school. We examined the …

This paper analyzes notions of culture and human intelligence. Drawing on implicit and
explicit theory frameworks, I explore discourses about perceptions of intelligence and …

Although researchers have shown that Indigenous (Aboriginal) Australian students perform
significantly lower in academic achievement than non-Indigenous students, investigations …

This study examined implicit theories of intelligence as predictors of multiple document
comprehension in a sample of 59 Norwegian upper-secondary school students. In four …

Educational research places emphasis on the fact that different cultures have different self-
construals. These construals can influence cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes …

Aims: Shame and pride have important implications in educational contexts for pupils and
educators alike. The aim of this study was to investigate whether adolescents' growth …

Second language learning is the long-term time process of commitment to seeking a high
degree of success. In this manner, the majority of learners get more experience of success …

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mediation role of self regulated learning
strategies in relationship between goal orientation and Academic Achievement. The model …

In this paper, we assume that students' achievement is influenced not only by a set of
individual appraisals such as beliefs about their personal efficacy but also by a set of more …