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Studies in Psychology
Estudios de Psicología
Volume 33, 2012 - Issue 3
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Validation of Hayamizu and Weiner's Achievement Goal Questionnaire among Uruguayan university students

Validación del Cuestionario de Metas Académicas de Hayamizu y Weiner entre estudiantes universitarios uruguayos

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Pages 371-378 | Received 29 Mar 2012, Accepted 14 Jul 2012, Published online: 23 Jan 2014
 

Abstract

The aim of this study is to confirm the factor structure of a self-report measure of achievement goal tendencies (Hayamizu & Weiner, 1991) described in previous research, and examine the reliability and validity of scores in a sample of Uruguayan university students. A theoretical three-factor model is proposed (learning, performance and outcome goals), as well as one-factor models for each goal. Confirmatory factor analyses show that all models are identified, and solutions are conceptually correct. Our results suggest that outcome goals could be split into two correlated sub-dimensions related to achievement time (short and long term goals). Concurrent and predicted validity were established through significant correlations with perceived ability and academic achievement respectively. Conceptualisation of these findings and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Resumen

En el presente trabajo se procura confirmar la estructura factorial de una escala de metas académicas (Hayamizu y Weiner, 1991) descrita en investigaciones previas y se valoran la fiabilidad y la validez en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios uruguayos. Se propone un modelo teórico de tres factores relacionados (metas de aprendizaje, de ejecución y de resultado), así como tres modelos unifactoriales separados para cada tipo de meta. Todos los modelos se encuentran identificados y las soluciones son conceptualmente correctas. Nuestros resultados sugieren que las metas de resultado podrían eventualmente desdoblarse en dos subdimensiones correlacionadas, vinculadas al tiempo de concreción de los logros a los que hacen referencia (resultados a corto y a largo plazo). La validez concurrente y la validez predictiva fueron establecidas mediante correlaciones significativas con la percepción de la capacidad y el rendimiento académico respectivamente. Se proponen conceptualizaciones para estos hallazgos y sugerencias para futuras investigaciones.

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