Black south African adolescents' attitudes about studying.
Black South African high school students (N = 523) were questioned about their attitudes and motivation towards studying. Analysis indicated that the students expressed negative attitudes toward studying and were concerned about failing. 34% indicated a lack of interest in most school subject matter.
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Department of Psychology, University of Port Elizabeth, Republic of South Africa.
Stead
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D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D044383:Black People; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012073:Remedial Teaching; D013019:South Africa; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology