Self-regulated learning refers to consciously controlling one’s own learning process in order to achieve a specific, previously selected goal. Especially the subarea of meta-cognition is considered an important prerequisite for learning success. The …
Motivation, especially intrinsic motivation, is considered an important factor in successful learning. Students are often assumed to have a high intrinsic motivation for their studies - after all, they have chosen to study at university! In reality, …
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lockdown was imposed in Austria, as part of which universities were also closed. To assess the impact of these measures on students’ well-being and learning, we conducted three surveys between April and June …
In the wake of COVID-19, university students have experienced fundamental changes of their learning and their lives as a whole. The present research identifies psychological characteristics associated with students’ well-being in this situation. We …