title: Self-regulatory mode (locomotion and assessment), well-being (subjective and psychological), and exercise behavior (frequency and intensity) in relation to high school pupils' academic achievement.
abstract: Background. Self-regulation is the procedure implemented by an individual striving to reach a goal and consists of two inter-related strategies: assessment and locomotion. Moreover, both subjective and psychological well-being along exercise behaviour might also play a role on adolescents academic achievement. Method. Participants were 160 Swedish high school pupils (111 boys and 49 girls) with an age mean of 17.74 (sd = 1.29). We used the Regulatory Mode Questionnaire to measure self-regulation strategies (i.e., locomotion and assessment). Well-being was measured using Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scales short version, the Temporal Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule. Exercise behaviour was self-reported using questions pertaining to frequency and intensity of exercise compliance. Academic achievement was operationalized through the pupils' mean value of final grades in Swedish, Mathematics, English, and Physical Education. Both correlation and regressions analyses were conducted. Results. Academic achievement was positively related to assessment, well-being, and frequent/intensive exercise behaviour. Assessment was, however, negatively related to well-being. Locomotion on the other hand was positively associated to well-being and also to exercise behaviour. Conclusions. The results suggest a dual (in)direct model to increase pupils' academic achievement and well-being-assessment being directly related to higher academic achievement, while locomotion is related to frequently exercising and well-being, which in turn, increase academic achievement.
authors: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental Health, University of Gothenburg , Gothenburg , Sweden ; Network for Empowerment and Well-Being , Sweden.
authors: Danilo
authors: D
authors: Garcia
authors: Network for Empowerment and Well-Being , Sweden ; Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg , Gothenburg , Sweden.
authors: Alexander
authors: A
authors: Jimmefors
authors: Network for Empowerment and Well-Being , Sweden.
authors: Fariba
authors: F
authors: Mousavi
authors: Network for Empowerment and Well-Being , Sweden ; The Academy of Library, Information, Pedagogy and Information Technology, University of Borås , Borås , Sweden.
authors: Lillemor
authors: L
authors: Adrianson
authors: Network for Empowerment and Well-Being , Sweden.
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Rosenberg
authors: Network for Empowerment and Well-Being , Sweden ; Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg , Gothenburg , Sweden.
authors: Trevor
authors: T
authors: Archer
keywords: Academic achievement; Assessment; Grades; Locomotion; Psychological Well-Being; Self-regulation