The Effect of Learning Goal Orientation on Academic Satisfaction based on the Perspective of Social Cognitive Theory

Xiaodi Zhang

doi:10.54691/bcpep.v3i.5

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Xiaodi Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/bcpep.v3i.5

Keywords:

Social Cognitive Theory; Learning Goal Orientation; Academic Self-efficacy; Academic Satisfaction; Academic Support from Teachers.

Abstract

Based on the perspective of social cognitive theory, this study conducted a questionnaire survey on academic satisfaction of 302 college students, and investigated the mechanism of learning goal orientation on academic satisfaction by using correlation analysis and regression analysis. It was found that: both learning goal orientation and academic Self-efficacy had a significant positive effect on academic satisfaction; academic Self-efficacy mediated the relationship between learning goal orientation and academic satisfaction; teachers' academic support partially moderated the positive relationship between learning goal orientation and academic satisfaction. The empirical results of this study provide a reference for universities and college students to improve learning goal orientation and academic satisfaction by themselves.

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