Peer relationships and student motivation
Discussion of methodological approaches
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7148665 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marion Reindl (0000-0003-3818-1639, Department of Educational Science University of Salzburg Salzburg Austria, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 95 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1360-1368 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Journal of Educational Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-0998 • E-ISSN: 2044-8279 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/bjep.70035 |
| PMID | 40991308 |
| OpenAlex | W4414490196 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
BACKGROUND: As theoretical perspectives on peer relationships and motivation expand, new methodological challenges emerge in capturing the complex, dynamic and context-sensitive nature of these associations. AIMS: This discussion paper reviews nine studies from this special issue to identify methodological innovations and limitations in current research on peer relationships and academic motivation. SAMPLES AND METHODS: A broad range of methodological approaches is compared, including research design (quantitative vs. qualitative), operationalization of constructs, levels of analysis, timing of study and strategies for modelling change. RESULTS: Several methodological challenges are identified, including defining the target population, assessing motivational constructs at both trait and state levels and distinguishing between perceived and actual peer data. Additional concerns include representativeness, measurement specificity and the need for analytical models that capture intraindividual developmental trajectories at different levels of analysis. CONCLUSION: The paper highlights diverse methodological approaches that offer deeper insights into the dynamic relationships between peer relationships and academic motivation and may inform future studies on possible methodological approaches
Interpersonal relationship · Peer evaluation · Peer group · Peer influence · Peer review · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Student Assessment and Feedback
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |