The student-institution fit at university: interactive effects of academic competition and social class on achievement goals

Volume: 6
Published: Jun 15, 2015
Abstract
As compared to continuing-generation students, first-generation students are struggling more at university. In the present article, we question the unconditional nature of such a phenomenon and argue that it depends on structural competition. Indeed, most academic departments use harsh selection procedure all throughout the curriculum, fostering between-student competition. In these departments, first-generation students tend to suffer from a...
Paper Details
Title
The student-institution fit at university: interactive effects of academic competition and social class on achievement goals
Published Date
Jun 15, 2015
Volume
6
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