Williams, Jasmine D.
(2018)
Exploring Adolescents Motivation and Engagement During Critical Conversations about Social Justice and Equity: the role of risk and safety.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
This study examines the evaluative processes adolescents employ when deciding if, when, and how to engage in critical conversations (e.g., race talk) in the classroom. Specifically, I explore how risk/threat perceptions can impose barriers to learning and the coping mechanisms adolescents utilize when engaging in risky instructional interactions. Findings suggest adolescents evaluate risk based on the likelihood of the interaction to impede self-system, academic, and/or social goals and either approach or avoid learning tasks depending on their perceptions of the resources available to meet the demands of the risk. These findings have implications for understanding mechanisms of resistance and engagement in the classroom, as well as for informing efforts toward designing motivational interventions. Implications for future work examining how youth regulate multiple content goals in achievement settings, particularly in relation to their identity development and exposure to psychologically safe teaching practices, is discussed.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
26 June 2018 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
9 February 2018 |
| Approval Date: |
26 June 2018 |
| Submission Date: |
6 June 2018 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
170 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Psychology in Education |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
adolescence, motivation, risk, safety, equity |
| Date Deposited: |
26 Jun 2018 21:07 |
| Last Modified: |
26 Jun 2018 21:07 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/33999 |
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