Learning goal orientation and psychological capital among students: A pathway to academic satisfaction and performance
Department
Psychological Science
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2021
Abstract
This study explores the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) in the association between learning goal orientation (LGO), academic satisfaction, and performance among college students. We suggest that PsyCap provides positive psychological resources through which learning-oriented students sustain the effort in academic achievement situations, contributing to academic satisfaction and performance. Seven hundred and sixty-eight (n = 768) college students completed an academic well-being survey, including LGO, PsyCap, and academic satisfaction measures. Academic performance was collected 5 months later from the University academic records of students. Path analysis results showed that LGO was directly related to academic satisfaction and performance and indirectly related through PsyCap. Statistically significant indirect effects showed a partial mediation. These results highlight the importance of positive education through investment in psychological resources to increase performance and satisfaction among college students.
Journal Title
Psychology in the Schools
Journal ISSN
00333085
Volume
58
Issue
7
First Page
1432
Last Page
1445
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1002/pits.22505