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Paulo Moreira1,2, Susana Pedras2, Paula Pombo1
1Instituto de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação [Institute of Psychology and Education], Universidade Lusíada-Norte, 4369-006 Porto, Portugal.
Student academic performance is significantly predicted by personality, a deep learning approach, and affective well-being. Personality is the strongest predictor, highlighting the importance of fostering adolescent personality development for academic success.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Academic performance is influenced by various student factors.
- Understanding the interplay between personality, learning, and well-being is crucial for educational success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive roles of personality dimensions, learning approaches, and well-being on student academic performance.
- To examine the mediating role of learning approaches in the relationship between personality and academic performance.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 602 students.
- Utilized questionnaires to assess personality, learning approaches, and well-being (affective and non-affective).
- Statistical analysis to identify significant predictors and mediators.
Main Results:
- Personality, deep learning approach, and affective well-being significantly predicted academic performance.
- Personality was identified as the strongest predictor.
- A deep learning approach partially and fully mediated the link between personality and academic performance.
Conclusions:
- Personality development is essential for improving academic performance in adolescents.
- Well-being should be recognized as a key educational asset.
- Integrating insights on personality, learning, and well-being can enhance educational policies and practices for sustainable development.
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