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ArticleThe British journal of educational psychology2025

Peer relationships and student motivation: Discussion of methodological approaches.

Marion Reindl

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Marion ReindlDepartment of Educational Science, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3818-1639

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backgroundAs theoretical perspectives on peer relationships and motivation expand, new methodological challenges emerge in capturing the complex, dynamic and context-sensitive nature of these associations.

aimsThis discussion paper reviews nine studies from this special issue to identify methodological innovations and limitations in current research on peer relationships and academic motivation. SAMPLES AND

methodsA broad range of methodological approaches is compared, including research design (quantitative vs. qualitative), operationalization of constructs, levels of analysis, timing of study and strategies for modelling change.

resultsSeveral methodological challenges are identified, including defining the target population, assessing motivational constructs at both trait and state levels and distinguishing between perceived and actual peer data. Additional concerns include representativeness, measurement specificity and the need for analytical models that capture intraindividual developmental trajectories at different levels of analysis.

conclusionThe paper highlights diverse methodological approaches that offer deeper insights into the dynamic relationships between peer relationships and academic motivation and may inform future studies on possible methodological approaches.

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Interpersonal RelationsMotivationPeer GroupResearch DesignStudentsHumansacademic motivationmethodological approachespeers

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