Self-regulated learning profiles in college students: Their relationship to achievement, personality, and the effectiveness of an intervention to foster self-regulated learning

Self-regulated learning (SRL) is highly relevant for postsecondary academic success. Nevertheless, individual differences in SRL are found and can influence SRL training results. Conducting latent profile analyses with n = 337 college students, we found four SRL profiles that differed quantitatively and with regard to motivational subcomponents. Achievement was significantly higher for students with high SRL and high motivation. Moreover, the...