Resumo

NAIDOO, Liezel  e  GUSE, Tharina. Positive psychology constructs associated with academic success in South African secondary schools: A scoping review. Journal of Education [online]. 2024, n.95, pp.68-90. ISSN 2520-9868.  https://doi.org/10.17159/2520-9868/i95a04.

In the South African education system, there is consistent concern about academic success and how it can be supported. Using a positive psychology lens could add additional insight on aspects of positive psychological functioning that may be associated with academic success. This scoping review examined literature on positive psychology constructs identified in association with academic success in South African secondary schools. Databases and other relevant sources were searched for studies implemented between 2007 and 2022. The search strategy yielded 15 studies for analysis. The results indicate that out of 46 potential positive psychology constructs, only 25 have been investigated in South African literature. The most researched construct was social support, followed by achievement motivation, and hope.

Palavras-chave : academic success; achievement; high school; positive psychology; scoping review; social support.

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