Mediating effects of perfectionism, locus of control, and stereotype threat on test performance

Material Information

Title:
Mediating effects of perfectionism, locus of control, and stereotype threat on test performance
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- College of Arts and Sciences – Psychology
Creator:
Honigfort, Ann-Kathrin
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
96 leaves ; 28 cm.

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Psychology

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Perfectionism (Personality trait) ( lcsh )
Test anxiety ( lcsh )
Academic achievement ( lcsh )
Women college students ( lcsh )
Stereotypes (Social psychology) ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( lcsh )

Notes

Abstract:
Perfectionism and locus of control (LOC) have been found to influence academic performance. The purpose of this research was to identify how different dimensions of both constructs influence math performance of women under stereotype threat and non-stereotype threat conditions. A total of 64 participants were randomly assigned to either a stereotype threat condition or a non-stereotype threat condition and completed measures of perfectionism, locus of control, as well as math and verbal performance. The emerging data revealed that no significant differences could be observed between the two conditions. An analysis of the personality variables of perfectionism and locus of control (LOC) indicated that socially prescribed perfectionism and locus of control significantly predicted verbal performance in female participants but did not predict math performance. Theoretical implications regarding these findings are emphasized.
Thesis:
Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2013.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-69)

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
BF698.35.P47 H66 2013_HonigfortAnnKathrin ( BU-Local )
Classification:
BF698.35.P47 H66 2013 ( lcc )

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