The Role of Different Forms of Cognitive Engagement as Mediators Between Motivation and Achievement

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a cognitive engagement scale by differentiating surface engagement and disengagement. We also tried to investigate the mediating role of cognitive engagement in the relationship between academic motivation and achievement. Five-hundred and fourteen 8th, 9th, and 10th graders participated in the study. Confirmatory factor analysis proved the validity of the new cognitive engagement scale, which was based on strict theoretical definitions and also incorporated the cognitive processing levels of Bloom’s taxonomy. Using this scale, we were able to reveal the distinct role of deep and surface engagement and disengagement in the relationship between academic motivation and achievement. Moreover, cognitive engagement was the most proximal predictor of academic achievement.

Authors

• Juyeon Song, Korea University

• Yeon-kyoung Woo, Korea University(bMRI)

• Johnmarshall Reeve, Korea University

• Mimi Bong, Korea University

• Jae Hyung Ahn, Korea University - Brain and Motivation Research Institute