Mastery-approach goals are negatively related to depression (r = −.18) across 36 samples¶
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q4 i1 Across k = 36 samples, mastery-approach goals show a small significant negative pooled correlation with depression (r = −.18). → Diaconu-Gherasim 2024
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Diaconu-Gherasim 2024¶
Diaconu-Gherasim, L. R., Elliot, A. J., Zancu, A. S., Brumariu, L. E., Măirean, C., Opariuc-Dan, C., & Crumpei-Tanasă, I. (2024). A Meta-Analysis of the Relations Between Achievement Goals and Internalizing Problems. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09943-5
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Random-effects meta-analysis of 36 samples relating mastery-approach goals to depression (Table 3): pooled r = −.18 ("–.18***"), 95% CI −.22 to −.14, with substantial heterogeneity (I² = 74.70%).
"Mastery-approach 36 –.18*** –.22 to –.14 –.37 to .001 138.36*** 74.70"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Achievement Goal Orientation — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
Related Claims¶
- Mastery-approach goals are negatively related to anxiety (r = −.10) across 34 samples — related
- Mastery-avoidance goals are not significantly related to anxiety or depression — related
- The goal–internalizing relations are moderated by goal terminology, goal setting, education level, goal model, and cultural context — related
- Performance-approach goals are positively related to anxiety (r = .15) but not significantly related to depression (r = .05) — related
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Mastery-approach goals are negatively related to depression (r = −.18) across 36 samples |
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Mastery-approach goals are negatively related to depression (r = −.18) across 36 samples |
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