Peer Groups as a Context for the Socialization of Adolescents’ Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement in School PEER GROUP CONTEXT AND ADOLESCENT MOTIVATION RYA
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Examining the extent, nature, and scope of peer group influence on academic outcomes is an important direction for future research to enrich our understanding of adolescent motivation, engagement, and achievement. Conceptual and methodological issues involved in studying peer groups are discussed. Existing research that addresses the influence of peer groups on academic outcomes is reviewed. Processes of how peer groups socialize achievement beliefs and behaviors are considered. Promising directions for future research are discussed.
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