The reciprocal relations model fits better than unidirectional alternatives, supporting reciprocal causation between emotions and achievement¶

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Evidence · 1 study · associational r? · q3
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Subclaims¶

q3 i? The fully forward reciprocal relations model showed significantly better fit than baseline and unidirectional models via Satorra–Bentler scaled χ2 difference tests and lower AIC. → Putwain 2021

Evidence¶

Putwain 2021¶

Putwain, D. W., Wood, P., & Pekrun, R. (2021). Achievement emotions and academic achievement: Reciprocal relations and the moderating influence of academic buoyancy. Journal of Educational Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000637

q3 · i? · associational · r?

Competitive SEM model comparison in the four-wave longitudinal data showed the reciprocal relations model "showed a good fit to the data that was superior to all other models", supporting bidirectional emotion–achievement relations.

"The RRM showed a good fit to the data that was superior to all other models (Table 4). Furthermore, the RRM showed a significantly better fit than the other models using the Satorra–Bentler scaled χ2 difference test (TRd; Bryant & Satorra, 2012) and an improved relative fit on the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC)."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Achievement Emotions — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

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