Pekrun, Reinhard (2023) Mind and body in students' and teachers' engagement: New evidence, challenges, and guidelines for future research. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 93 (S1). pp. 227-238. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12575
Pekrun, Reinhard (2023) Mind and body in students' and teachers' engagement: New evidence, challenges, and guidelines for future research. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 93 (S1). pp. 227-238. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12575
Pekrun, Reinhard (2023) Mind and body in students' and teachers' engagement: New evidence, challenges, and guidelines for future research. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 93 (S1). pp. 227-238. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12575
Abstract
Background and Aims Traditionally, research in educational psychology has neglected the physiological foundations of motivation, emotion, engagement, and learning. Recent studies have made substantial progress to more fully consider physiological processes, as documented in the contributions to this special issue. In this commentary, I summarize their findings, discuss strengths and weaknesses, and outline directions for future research. Results The studies showcase how physiological indicators can be integrated in research in educational psychology. The resulting findings document links between cardiovascular, electrodermal, and hormonal parameters as well as physical activity and a range of mental and behavioral processes in educational settings. Together, they attest to the critical role of physiological processes in students’ and teachers’ engagement. However, most of the studies used small samples and correlational designs, and not all of the findings were consistent. Future Directions To inform theory and practice in evidence-based ways, we need to make further headway in building a cumulative, coherent knowledge base. To this end, it may be helpful to more precisely specify the status of physiological indicators; secure construct symmetry of physiological, mental, and behavioral variables; use causal designs and within-person analysis; include sufficiently powered samples of participants and measurement occasions; employ multiple indicators and assessments to increase reliability and specificity; define the time windows and lags of assessments that are suited to capture physiological processes and their functions; and consider the role of socio-cultural contexts.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Educational psychology; review; heart rate; cortisol; electrodermal activity; physical activity; motivation; emotions; academic achievement |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Psychology, Department of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 12 Jan 2023 12:24 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2024 20:55 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/34358 |
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