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External Attributions for Success and Avoidance of Failure
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posted on 2023-05-16, 10:45 authored by Thompson, TThis study investigated the attributions of failure-avoidant students in response to success and failure outcomes. Failure-avoidant students are those who strive to avoid the negative implications of failure in terms of damage to self-esteem. These students were identified on the basis of poor performance following failure and improved performance after being given a face-saving excuse. Failure-avoidant students were found to attribute success externally more than several other performance groups identified through the experimental manipulation used to identify failure-avoidant students. This finding points to a factor which may be involved in the development and maintenance of performance-limiting behaviours associated with fear of failure. This factor should be considered in intervention programs which assist these students in realising their potential for achievement.
History
Publication title
Psychological ReportsVolume
81Pagination
891-896ISSN
0033-2941Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
Dr CH Ammons & Dr RB AmmonsPlace of publication
Missoula, MTRepository Status
- Restricted