Academic Disengagement More Common For US Teens Than Chinese
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 08:35
in Psychology & Sociology
A longitudinal study of more than 800 Chinese and American students over 7th and 8th grades has found that academic disengagement is greater for American teens than for Chinese teens. American youths reported being less motivated academically as they made their way through 7th and 8th grades. In contrast, Chinese youths' reports suggested that the value they placed on achievement, their use of constructive learning strategies and the time they spent studying stayed stable.
