Faisal Abdelfattah

TL;DR: For the international Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS2007) motivation scales (self-concept, positive affect, and value), the authors evaluated the psychometric properties (factor structure, method effects, gender differences, and convergent and discriminant validity) in 4 Arab-speaking countries (Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, and Egypt) and 4 English-speaking Anglo-Saxon countries ( United States, England, Australia, and Scotland).

TL;DR: Dimensional Comparison Theory (DCT) as mentioned in this paper proposes that self-evaluations are based on dimensional comparisons (e.g., how my accomplishments in one domain compare with my achievements in another domain) as well as the more traditional social and temporal comparisons, and on other sources of information about one's accomplishments.

TL;DR: In this paper, a substantive-methodological synergy based on latent variable models of Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data supports the generalizability of these predictions in relation to: mathematics and science domains, intrinsic motivation as well as self-concept, and age and nationality, based on nationally representative matched samples of fourth and eighth-grade students from three Middle Eastern Islamic, five Western, and four Asian countries (N=117,321 students).

TL;DR: This paper found support for developmental and cross-cultural generalizability of the BFLPE based on Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study data; positive effects of individual student achievement and negative effects of class-average achievement on ASC were significant for each of the 26 groups (nationally representative samples of 4th and 8th-grade students from 13 diverse countries; 117,321 students from 6,499 classes).

TL;DR: The authors evaluated the psychometric properties (measurement invariance, method effects, and gender differences) of math self-concept, positive affect, coursework aspirations, and achievement for U.S. and Saudi Arabian students.