ABSTRACT

Th is chapter serves a three-fold purpose: First, to acquaint the reader with the basic principles of the Self-worth Th eory of Achievement Motivation; second, to provide an overview of the research conducted over the past quarter-century to validate and expand the empirical and conceptual reach of the theory; and third, to consider various practical classroom applications of Self-worth Th eory for purposes of enhancing the quality of school achievement as well as encouraging those positive motivations that not only draw students to their best eff ort academically, but also increase their willingness to learn and profi t from their learning.