An application of belief-importance theory in the domain of XXXX achievement.

@entity1314 @entity308 @entity4207 @entity663
BACKGROUND. Belief-importance (belimp; Petrides, 2010a,b) theory posits that @entity1314 traits confer on the individual a propensity to perceive convergences and divergences between their belief that they can attain goals and the importance that they place on these goals. The theory suggests that these convergences and divergences have important implications for affect, motivation, and action. AIMS. To test belimp theory using performance-based criteria relating to @entity4207 achievement and constructs from the @entity1314 domain. SAMPLES. Two hundred and forty-two students, of whom 121 were male and 117 were female (4 unreported). They were approximately 18 years old at the time of testing. METHODS. Data were collected on the belief and importance of @entity4207 achievement, the Giant Three @entity1314 dimensions, and trait emotional intelligence (trait EI). @entity4207 achievement was operationalized via Key Stage 3 and A-level assessment results. RESULTS. Four hypotheses concerning @entity4207 achievement were tested and confirmed, with the Motivation quadrant scoring higher than the other three belimp quadrants (Hubris, @entity308 , and Apathy). Four hypotheses concerning @entity1314 were tested, of which two were confirmed, with the Hubris quadrant scoring highest on psychoticism and the @entity308 quadrant scoring highest on @entity663 . Four hierarchical regressions demonstrated the incremental validity of the belief and importance belimp coordinates over the Giant Three @entity1314 dimensions in the prediction of @entity4207 achievement. CONCLUSIONS. The results are encouraging for belimp theory and complement similarly supportive findings in Petrides (2010b,c).
