Achievement goals model validation: Is the 2X2 better than the Trichotomous?

<span>Achievement motivation evolved fast in the educational field. In this development, trichotomous and 2X2 models received myriad attention from specialist. However, there is a debate about which better between two models. This study aimed to intercede argue that study's duration should be accounted for validation. Approach goals dominate new students' achievement goals, old will show balance of approach avoidance goals. For these reasons, gathers data 350 students 203 students. Confirmatory factor analysis reveals best model student segments. While segment, shows its efficacy. Therefore, consist mastery-approach, performance-approach, performance-avoidance students, besides those three-goal orientations, mastery-avoidance are also included. As expected, independent sample t-test have higher mastery-approach performance-approach than have. Self-efficacy more influential segments, as shown by simple linear regression. still stuck single cross-sectional design. Further research can utilize longitudinal with segmental-based pay gender, major, social class, or other potential moderation variables.</span>