Date of Award
5-1-2008
Degree Type
Dissertation
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
School
School of Social Work
Degree Name
Ph.D.
First Advisor
Dr. Richard Lyle
Second Advisor
Dr. Robert W. Waymer
Third Advisor
Naomi T. Ward
Abstract
This study explores the relationship between personal motivation, academic concept and social concepts and academic achievement among select groups of African- American high school males. Ninety-one respondents were selected for the study. They were comprised of 45 students from the Advanced Placement track with grade point averages of 3.00 or higher and 46 from the General Education track with grade point averages of 2.00 or lower. The Achievement Motivation Profile (AMP) was administered to assess student motivation and the Multidimensional Self-concept Scale was administered to assess their academic and social concepts. Findings from the study revealed that there were significant differences in motivation and academic concepts between the two groups and both correlated with academic achievement. There was no statistically significant relationship between social concept and academic achievement.
Recommended Citation
Morris, Eddie L., "An exploration of the relationship between personal motivation, academic achievement, and social concepts among select groups of African-american high school males" (2008). ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center. Paper 26.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/26