The Influence of the Discrepancies Between Educational Expectations and Academic Performance on Subjective Well-Being (Poster 15)

• In Event: Saturday Poster Session 3:05 pm
  In Poster Session: Explorations in Student Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Educational Outcomes

Abstract

Discrepancies between students' academic expectations and academic performance are increasingly common. However, few studies have explained the reasons behind it and the impact on students particularly for Eastern countries such as China. The purpose of this study was to explore the current status of the discrepancies between student educational expectation and academic performance, and further examine the predictors and outcomes associated with it. Results indicated that the individual factors, the family factor, and the teacher factor all contributed to the discrepancies. Moreover, the discrepancies are positively associated with students’ subjective well-being. Students' beliefs in effort play a positive mediating role in the process. This study highlighted the importance of high expectations and might suggest directions for educators’ teaching practice.

Authors

• Huilin Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• Yue Ma, Shanghai Jiao Tong University