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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 81 - 93 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Contemporary Educational Psychology |
| Volume | 46 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
Abstract
Epistemological beliefs (EB) are a prominent topic in educational research and considered important for the learning process. Science EB in particular are not only important for learning in science but also a unique learning goal itself. They are connected to science abilities and achievement as well as to students' personal features and background. Since EB are domain-specific we investigated the four relevant dimensions for the domain of science: justification, development, source, and certainty. We explored the number and characteristics of science EB profiles among 4995 tenth graders and, by means of latent profile analysis (LPA), related them to students' characteristics. We identified four groups that show level and shape differences. These groups also differed considerably regarding constructs related to students' learning, namely, self-concept, motivation, and science achievement as well as gender, social background, and school type. Implications for further research, in particular for cross-cultural studies, are discussed.
Keywords
- Epistemological beliefs in science, Latent profile analysis, Science achievement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Education
- Psychology(all)
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
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In: Contemporary Educational Psychology, Vol. 46, 01.07.2016, p. 81 - 93.
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T1 - Epistemological beliefs in science-a person-centered approach to investigate high school students' profiles
AU - Kampa, N.
AU - Neumann, Irene
AU - Heitmann, P.
AU - Kremer, K.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2016 The Author(s). Copyright: Copyright 2016 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2016/7/1
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N2 - Epistemological beliefs (EB) are a prominent topic in educational research and considered important for the learning process. Science EB in particular are not only important for learning in science but also a unique learning goal itself. They are connected to science abilities and achievement as well as to students' personal features and background. Since EB are domain-specific we investigated the four relevant dimensions for the domain of science: justification, development, source, and certainty. We explored the number and characteristics of science EB profiles among 4995 tenth graders and, by means of latent profile analysis (LPA), related them to students' characteristics. We identified four groups that show level and shape differences. These groups also differed considerably regarding constructs related to students' learning, namely, self-concept, motivation, and science achievement as well as gender, social background, and school type. Implications for further research, in particular for cross-cultural studies, are discussed.
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