The Relationship between Self-Esteem and Achievement Goals in University Students: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Defensive Pessimism

Although achievement goals have been the subject of much study about their implications for learning and performance, interest has been less marked in understanding their precursors, particularly those linked to students’ personal characteristics. In this study, we examine the role of a defensive pe...

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Main Authors: María del Mar Ferradás, Carlos Freire, José Carlos Núñez, Bibiana Regueiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/18/7531