Changes in Medical Students’ Control-Value Appraisals and Their Relation to Enjoyment and Anxiety (Poster 23)

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Abstract

This study examines whether the differentiation of value facets according to situated expectancy-value theory (SEVT) matters in predicting distinct achievement emotions according to control-value theory (CVT).
Across three measurement points, 2,153 students answered an online questionnaire. Using latent change score models, we assessed changes in control-value appraisals and corresponding emotions. While control appraisals remained stable, intrinsic and utility values declined, and effort and opportunity costs initially increased. Attainment value consistently declined. Our findings indicate that distinct value facets influence emotions differently; for instance, utility value enhances enjoyment, while high perceived costs increase anxiety. The study showed that using SEVT’s differentiated value facets improves the previous conceptualization of value in CVT and suggests practical applications to support student emotions and motivation.

Authors

• Nadja Karossa, University of Augsburg

• Thomas Rotthoff, University of Augsburg

• Ann-Kathrin Schindler, University of Augsburg

• Sabine Polujanski, University of Augsburg

• Markus Dresel, University of Augsburg

• Ingo Kollar, University of Augsburg

• Ulrike Elisabeth Nett, Augsburg University