Rigorously test SD–R propositions using longitudinal and shortitudinal designs, including interaction and spiral tests¶

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Evidence · 4 claims (4 for) · 1 study (1 review), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 4 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The article sets a research agenda for validating SD–R theory: studies should test whether health impairment and motivational processes are unique and predict different outcomes, test statistical interactions between study demands and resources, and test loss and gain spirals. It recommends "longitudinal research designs with months or years between the assessments, or “shortitudinal” designs" with daily or weekly assessments so causal and reversed causal effects can be modeled, plus rigorous qualitative research on students' demands and resources.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Designs that allow modeling causal and reversed causal effects, since various SD–R pathways are reciprocal

Constraints¶

• The article states testing the basic hypotheses in SD–R theory has just started and validity is not yet established

Target Learners¶

• higher education students

Target Learning Goals¶

• student well-being
• study behaviors
• academic outcomes

Affordances¶

• Study Demands Resources Theory Higher Education

Claims¶

• Challenging study demands combined with resources boost emotional engagement, though interaction effects on cognitive and behavioral engagement were mainly nonsignificant [+W]
• Personal resources have a reciprocal relationship with study resources and relate to engagement and achievement [+W]
• Study demands lead to exhaustion and self-undermining behaviors, instigating a loss spiral [+W]
• Study resources buffer the negative impact of study demands on student psychological well-being [+W]

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Key Sources¶

• Arnold B. Bakker, Karina Mostert. (2024). Study Demands–Resources Theory: Understanding Student Well-Being in Higher Education. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09940-8