Prominent scholars in the fields of education, psychology, and human development provide an overview of current theoretical models of children’s achievement motivation, with an emphasis on
gender and ethnic differences in motivation, and attempt to provide some definitional clarity to a somewhat fragmentary field. Sections address theories and constructs relating to children’s
competence-based beliefs and development; theoretical models relating to reasons children have for doing achievement activities; links between motivation and behavior; and instructional
influences on motivation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
