M.Avila - Academic Motivation

Academic Motivation

Using a developmental lens, I have assisted in collecting research identifying factors of autonomy, academic self-efficacy, and goal achievement in a university setting. Specifically, my research has observed college students' basic need satisfaction throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presentations

Timin, S., Cherry, K., Villarreal, B., Avila, M., Anjewierden, B., & Levy, R. (2022, April) Autonomy support promotes college student online engagement through mastery-approach goals and self-esteem. Poster Presented at the 102nd Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR, United States.

Timin, S., Cherry, K., Villarreal, B., Avila, M., & Anjewierden, B. (2022, April) Institutional autonomy support predicts college student's achievement goals through psychological need satisfaction. Poster Presented at the 102nd Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR, United States.

Weatherill, H., Cherry, K., Avila, M., Taylor, L., & Villarreal, B. (2022, April) The relationship between hardiness, stress, and mental health in college students with disabilities during COVID-19. Poster Presented at the 102nd Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR, United States.

Cherry, K. D., Weatherill, H., Vasquez, N., Sosa-Rosales, B., Avila, M., & Villarreal, B. (2021, April) College students’ COVID-related stress, basic psychological needs, and achievement goal orientations during virtual instructions. Poster Presented at the 101st Western Psychological Association, Virtual Conference.

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