Validating the Achievement Orientation Model in Gifted Underachievers: A Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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Abstract

Underachievement in gifted students remains a persistent issue, with interventions often failing to improve academic outcomes. One possible reason is the lack of empirical validation for the theoretical frameworks guiding these efforts. This study aims to validate the structural relationships proposed by Achievement Orientation Model (AOM), using Bayesian structural equation modeling with priors from six previous studies. Results supported positive relationships between self-regulation and academic self-perception (β = 0.25, 95% CI [0.13, 0.38]), environmental support (β = 0.41, 95% CI [0.32, 0.51]), and goal valuation (β = 0.31, 95% CI [0.22, 0.40]). Moderate to strong interrelationships were also found among the dimensions. These findings provide stronger empirical support for AOM and inform development of more effective interventions for gifted underachievers.

Authors

• Brendha Christie Tanujaya, Purdue University

• Michel Cordoba, Purdue University

• Nielsen Pereira, Purdue University/Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute