Older age groups report lower global performance judgments of their reading competence, controlling for education¶
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q3 i0 In a linear model controlling for education, age had a negative effect on performance judgment in reading competence (β = −0.07, p < 0.01). → Maximilian Seitz 2025
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Maximilian Seitz 2025¶
Maximilian Seitz, Anna Hawrot, Kathrin Lockl. (2025). Performance judgment in mathematical and reading competence in adults. Metacognition and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-025-09416-2
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Weighted linear regression on the NEPS SC6 adult subsample with the reading test (n = 5057), controlling for education, showed a negative age effect on global postdictions (β = −0.07, p < 0.01); the model explained R² = 0.10.
"Regarding the performance judgment in reading competence, there was a negative age effect in the linear model (Fig. 1), suggesting that older age groups had lower performance judgment ratings (β = −0.07, p < 0.01)."
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Related Claims¶
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- Older age groups report lower global performance judgments of their mathematical competence, controlling for education — related
- High-performance feedback increases performance expectations more than low-performance feedback, with additive effects of age and control beliefs — related
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Older age groups report lower global performance judgments of their reading competence, controlling for education |
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Older age groups report lower global performance judgments of their reading competence, controlling for education |
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