ABSTRACT

The second edition of the Handbook of Motivation at School presents an integrated compilation of theory and research in the field. With chapters by leading experts, this book covers the major theoretical perspectives in the field as well as their application to instruction, learning, and social adjustment at school. Section I focuses on theoretical perspectives and major constructs, Section II on contextual and social influences on motivation, and Section III on new directions in the field.

This new edition will have the same popular organizational structure with theories at the beginning. It will also include new chapters that cover motivation as it relates to identity, culture, test anxiety, mindfulness, neuroscience, parenting, metacognition, and regulatory focus.

part |2 pages

Section I MAJOR THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONSTRUCTS

chapter 7|25 pages

Academic Emotions

part |2 pages

Section II CONTEXTUAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES ON MOTIVATION

part |2 pages

Section III NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE FIELD

chapter 18|22 pages

Self-Regulation of Motivation