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Gender differences in self-concept, locus of control, and goal orientation in Mexican high-achieving students

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  • Angel Alberto Valdés-Cuervo
  • Pedro Antonio Sánchez Escobedo
  • María Dolores Valadez-Sierra

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The study compares self-concept, locus of control, and goal orientation characteristics of male and female Mexican high school high-achieving students. Three scales were administered to 220 students; 106 (49%) were males and 114 (51%) females. By means of a discriminant analysis, both groups were compared in relation to the variables such as social self-concept, academic self-concept, achievement motivation toward study, and attributions regarding academic success or failure. It was found that female students have a better academic self-concept and a higher achievement motivation than males. Findings are consistent with previous studies in Mexico that provide evidence of females having greater emotional resources associated with school success.

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  • Angel Alberto Valdés-Cuervo & Pedro Antonio Sánchez Escobedo & María Dolores Valadez-Sierra, 2015. "Gender differences in self-concept, locus of control, and goal orientation in Mexican high-achieving students," Gifted and Talented International, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(1-2), pages 19-24, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ugtixx:v:30:y:2015:i:1-2:p:19-24
    DOI: 10.1080/15332276.2015.1137451
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