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Navigating Academic Self-Concept via Social Comparison : The Moderating Impact of Achievement Goals Among Students

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of Achievement Goals as a
moderator in the relationship between upward social comparison and academic self-concept among college students. The research method used a correlational quantitative with a cross-sectional design. Using convenience sampling, a total of 111 freshmen participants were obtained from an online questionnaire.
PROCESS Model, 14 Hayes tested moderating effects across mastery and performance goals with approach-avoidance dimensions. Results showed no overall moderating effect of mastery or performance goals. However, performance-avoidance goals intensified the negative impact of upward social comparison on academic self-concept at low to moderate levels, while performance-approach and mastery goals had no significant effects. These findings suggest that students with performance-avoidance goals are more vulnerable in competitive settings, underscoring the need for targeted support to enhance academic self-concept across goal orientations.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1329-1340
JournalJurnal Kependidikan: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Kajian Kepustakaan di Bidang Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran
Volume10
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Academic Self-Concept
  • Mastery Goals
  • Performance Goals
  • Social Comparison
  • College Student

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