The work avoidance goal construct: Examining its structure, antecedents, and consequences

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• 作者：Ronnel B. King ; Dennis M. McInerney
• 关键词：Work avoidance goals ; Achievement goals ; Engagement ; Well-being ; Filipino students
• 刊名：Contemporary Educational Psychology
• 出版年：January, 2014
• 年：2014
• 卷：39
• 期：1
• 页码：42-58
• 全文大小：1153 K

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Work avoidance goals have been relatively neglected in the literature with most research focusing on mastery and performance goals. The central aim of this study was to examine the structure, antecedents, and consequences of the work avoidance goal construct. Four studies were conducted. Study 1 investigated the construct validity of work avoidance, while Study 2 focused on its antecedents. Using a longitudinal panel design, Study 3 examined the impact of work avoidance鈥攁longside mastery and performance goals鈥攐n engagement and achievement, while Study 4 explored its relationship to broader well-being outcomes. Results showed that work avoidance was distinct from mastery and performance goals. Entity theory of intelligence positively predicted work avoidance goal pursuit, while teacher and peer support buffered against it. Pursuing work avoidance goals was found to be associated with less engagement, lower grades, and greater negative affect. The impact of work avoidance on achievement and well-being outcomes seem to be more salient compared to the oft-examined mastery and performance goals. Implications are discussed.