Motivational and Informational Functions and Consequences of Children's Attention to Peers' Work.
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| Title: | Motivational and Informational Functions and Consequences of Children's Attention to Peers' Work. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Butler, Ruth |
| Source: | Journal of Educational Psychology. Sep 1995 87(3):347-360. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Academic Achievement, Attention, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Goal Orientation, Information Needs, Interpersonal Relationship, Mastery Learning, Objectives, Peer Influence, Student Motivation |
| ISSN: | 0022-0663 |
| Abstract: | Two studies involving 331 children ages 9 to 11 years examined the proposal that the functions served by children's attention to peers' work differ in informational focus and in goal focus. Goal condition affected goal, but not informational, functions of looking at peers' work. Implications for social comparison theory are discussed. (SLD) |
| Entry Date: | 1996 |
| Accession Number: | EJ517159 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Two studies involving 331 children ages 9 to 11 years examined the proposal that the functions served by children's attention to peers' work differ in informational focus and in goal focus. Goal condition affected goal, but not informational, functions of looking at peers' work. Implications for social comparison theory are discussed. (SLD) |
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| ISSN: | 0022-0663 |
