Prof. Nir Madjar

ARTICLES IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

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Madjar, N., Mansbach-Kleinfeld, I., Daeem. R., Farbstein, I., Apter, A., Fennig, S., Rasha Elias, R., & Shoval, G. (accepted). Discrepancies in adolescent-mother dyads' reports of core depression symptoms: Association with adolescents' help-seeking in school and their somatic complaints. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, in press.

 

Madjar, N., Kushnir, T., & Bachner, G. Y. (accepted). Mastery–avoidance: An overlooked aspect of medical students’ motivation. The National Medical Journal of India, in press.

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Madjar, N., Sarel-Mahlev, E., & Brunshtein-Klomek, A. (2020). Depression symptoms as mediator between adolescents’ sense of loneliness at school and non-suicidal self-injury behaviors. Crisis, published online. [Link]

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Madjar, N., Gazoli, R., Manor, I., & Shoval, G. (2020). Contrasting effects of music on reading comprehension in preadolescents with and without ADHD. Psychiatry Research, 291, e113207. [Link]

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Madjar, N., North, E. A., & Karakus, M. (2019). The mediating role of perceived peer motivational climate between classroom mastery goal structure and social goal orientations. Learning and Individual Differences, 73, 112-123. [Link]

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Madjar, N., Chubarov, E., Zalsman, G., Weiser, M., & Shoval, G. (2019). Social skills, executive functioning and social engagement. Schizophrenia Research: Cognition, 17, 100137.

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Madjar, N., Segal, N., Eger, G., & Shoval, G. (2019) Exploring particular facets of cognitive emotion regulation and their relationships with non-suicidal self-injuries among adolescents. Crisis, 40, 280-286. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Shlosberg, D., Leventer‑Roberts, M., Akriv, A., Ghilai, A., Hoshen, M., … & Shoval, G. (2019) Childhood methylphenidate adherence as a predictor of antidepressants use during adolescence. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 28, 1365–1373. [Link]

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Madjar, N., Walsh, S. D., & Harel-Fisch, Y. (2018). Suicidal ideation and behaviors within the school context: Perceived teacher, peer and parental support. Psychiatry Research, 269, 185-190.‏ [Link]

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Madjar,  N., Hassid, V., & Shoval, G. (2018). Longitudinal analysis of the trajectories of academic and social motivation across the transition from elementary to middle school. Educational Psychology, 38(2), 221-247. [Link]

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Fund, Z., & Madjar, N. (2018). The influence of scaffolded computerized science problem solving on motivational aspects. International Journal of Science Education, 40(18), 2265-2291. [Link]

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Adler, I., Schwartz, L., Madjar, N., & Zion, M. (2018). Reading between the lines: The effect of contextual factors on student motivation throughout an open inquiry process. Science Education, 102(4), 820-855. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Zalsman, G., Weizman, A., Lev‐Ran, S., & Shoval, G. (2018). Predictors of developing mathematics anxiety among middle‐school students: A 2‐year prospective study. International Journal of Psychology, 53(6), 426–432.. [Link]

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Madjar, N.,   Reshef, T., Zalsman, G., & Shoval, G. (2017). Repetitive vs. occasional non-suicidal self-injury and school-related factors among Israeli high school student. Psychiatry Research, 257, 358-360. [Link]

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Madjar, N., Shabat, S. B., Elia, R., Fellner, N., Rehavi, M., Rubin, S. E., ... & Shoval, G. (2017). Non-suicidal self-injury within the school context: Multilevel analysis of teachers’ support and peer climate. European Psychiatry, 41, 95-101. [Link]

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Madjar, N., Kaplan, A., & Weinstock, M. (2017). Epistemic beliefs and achievement goal orientations: Relations between constructs versus personal profiles. The Journal of Educational Research, 110, 32-49. [Link]

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Madjar, N., & Chohat, R. (2017). Will I succeed in middle school? A longitudinal analysis of self-efficacy in school transitions in relation to goal structures and engagement. Educational Psychology, 37(6), 680-694. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Shklar, N., & Moshe, L. (2016). The role of parental attitudes in children’s motivation toward homework assignments. Psychology in the Schools, 53, 173-188. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., & Cohen-Malayev, M., (2016). Perceived school climate across the transition from elementary to middle school. School Psychology Quarterly, 31, 270-288. [Link]

 

Kaplan, H., & Madjar, N. (2015). Autonomous Motivation and Pro-Environmental Behaviors among Bedouin Students in Israel: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 31, 223-247. [Link]

 

Makara, K. A., & Madjar, N. (2015). The role of goal structures and peer climate in trajectories of social achievement goals during high school. Developmental Psychology, 51, 473-488. [Link]

 

Katz, I., Madjar, N., & Harari, A. (2015). Parental support and adolescent motivation for dieting: The self-determination theory perspective. The Journal of Psychology, 149, 461-479. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Kushnir, T., & Bachner, G. Y. (2015). Communication skills training in medical students: Do motivational orientations predict changes over time in psychosocial attributes? Advances in Health Science Education, 20, 45–57. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Voltsis, M., & Weinstock, M. P. (2015). The roles of perceived parental expectation and criticism in adolescents’ multidimensional perfectionism and achievement goals. Educational Psychology, 35, 765-778. [Link]

 

Kushnir, T., Greenberg, D., Madjar, N., Hadari, I., Yermiahu, Y., & Bachner, Y.  (2014). Is burnout associated with referral rates among primary care physicians in community clinics? Family Practice, 31, 44-50. [Link]

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Madjar, N., & Cohen-Malayev, M., (2013). Youth movements as educational settings promoting personal development: Comparing motivation and identity formation in formal and non-formal education contexts. International Journal of Educational Research, 62, 162-174. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Nave, A., & Hen, S. (2013). Are teachers’ psychological control, autonomy support and suppression, associated with students’ achievement goals? Educational Studies, 39, 43-55. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Bachner, G. Y., & Kushnir, T. (2012). Can goal orientation theory be implemented in medical students’ education? Associations between achievement goals, psychosocial abilities and low frustration tolerance. BMC Medical Education, 12:4, 1-6. [Link]

 

Madjar, N., Kaplan, A., & Weinstock, M. (2011). Clarifying mastery-avoidance goals in high school: Distinguishing between intrapersonal and task-based standards of competence. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 36, 268-279. [Link]

 

Kushnir, T., Madjar, N., & Gopas, J. (2010). Mentoring in health sciences: Associations between graduate students' assessment of mentors' attributes, and satisfaction from research studies, research skills development and motivation for research. Journal of the World Universities Forum, 3, 95-106. [link]

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CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

 

Madjar, N., & Manor, I. (2020). Giftedness and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Applying motivation theory framework. In H. David (Ed.). Understanding Gifted Children: Perspectives, Gender Differences, and Challenges. Nova Science Publishers: New York, NY.

 

Zalsman, G., Madjar, N., & Shoval, G. (2020). The link between physical disorders and suicidality in children and adolescents. Oxford Textbook of Suicidology and Suicide Prevention: A Global Perspective. Oxford University Press: Oxford.

 

Madjar, N. & Assor, A. (2013). Two types of perceived control over learning: Perceived efficacy and perceived autonomy (pp. 439-441). In J. Hattie & E. Anderman (Eds.), International Guide to Student Achievement. NY: Tailor & Francis.

 

SELECTED PAPERS PRESENTED AT SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES

 

Madjar, N., & Kellersztein, I. (September, 2020). Math Values During Elementary School as Predictors of Math-related Career Attitudes in High-school. A paper accepted for presentation at the 17th International Conference on Motivation (ICM), Dresden, Germany. [*accepted after peer-review, conference was canceled due to COVID-19]

 

Madjar, N., Shoval, G., & Zalsman, G. (May, 2020). Childhood Methylphenidate Adherence as a Predictor of Antidepressants Use During Adolescence. A poster accepted for presentation at the Society of Biological Psychiatry's 75th Annual Convention, New York, NY, USA. [*accepted after peer-review, conference was canceled due to COVID-19]

 

Schwartz, L., Adler I., Zion, M., & Madjar N. (March, 2020). Supporting Students' Autonomy throughout an Open Inquiry Process. A paper accepted for presentation at the NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching) annual international conference, Portland, OR, USA. [*accepted after peer-review, conference was canceled due to COVID-19]

 

Hemi, A., Madjar, N., & Rich, Y. (August, 2019). Motivational Climate, Adolescents' Achievement Goals and Identity Formation Styles. A paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago, USA.

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Madjar, N., Shamo, Y., & Zabary, M. (April, 2018). Parents' and Children's Values About Higher Education and Related Educational Aspirations. A poster presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, New-York, NY, USA.

 

Kaplan, H. & Madjar, N. (April, 2018). The Outcomes of Psychological Need Support Among Preservice Teachers: Multicultural and Self-Determination Theory Perspectives. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, New-York, NY, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Reshef, T., Zalsman, G., & Shoval, G. (November, 2017). Non-Suicidal Self-Injuries Among Adolescents: Relationship with School Factors. A poster presented at the International Summit on Suicide Research, Las-Vegas, USA.

 

Madjar, N., & Karakus, M. (April, 2017). Goal Structures, Peer Climate and Social Goals: Distinguishing Peers and Classroom Effects Using Multilevel Analysis. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, San-Antonio, Texas, USA.

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Mezan, E., Rubin, S., Karakus, M., & Madjar, N. (April, 2016). Interdependence of Perceived Peer Motivational Climate and Social Goal Orientations among Middle and High-School Students. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Washington, USA.

 

Madjar, N., & Amit, S. (December, 2015). The moderating role of teacher goals emphasis in the relationship between academic and social motivational orientations: A multilevel approach. A paper presented at 9th International Conference on Teaching, Education and Learning (ICTEL), Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Madjar, N., & Karakus, M. (Aug, 2015). Multilevel analysis of academic peer motivational climate and achievement goal orientations. A poster presented at the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) Annual Conference, Limassol, Cyprus.

 

Madjar, N. (April, 2015). Longitudinal analysis of social goals influences on engagement during elementary and middle School. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Chicago, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Shklar, N., & Moshe, L. (May, 2014). Motivation for doing homework: Associations between parents and students motivational orientations. A paper presented at the 16th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens, Greece.

 

Madjar, N. (April, 2014). Academic setting and social motivation: Stability and changes of goal structures, social goals, and engagement. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Philadelphia, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Karakus, M., Ornan, A., & Hassid, V. (March, 2014). A complimentary approach to assess sources of academic self-efficacy among high school students. A paper presented at the annual Eastern Psychological Association conference (EPA), Boston, U.S.

 

Madjar, N., Watt, H. M. G., Malanchuk, O., & Eccles, J. S. (April, 2013). Trajectories of educational aspirations and attainment through adolescence and Bbeyond: Person, school and home influences. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, San-Francisco, U.S.

 

Karakus, M., Madjar, N. (Feb, 2013). The interplay of academic and social processes in students’ sense of school belonging: A multiple methods investigation. A paper presented at the annual Eastern Psychological Association conference (EPA), New-York, U.S.

 

Kaplan, H. & Madjar, N. (August, 2012). What will promote self-determined pro-environmental behaviors among Bedouin students? A self determination theory perspective. A paper presented at the International Conference on Motivation (ICM), Frankfurt, Germany.

 

Madjar, N., & Watt, H. M. G. (April, 2012). Multidimensional engagement: exploring individual and contextual factors in the secondary math and English classroom. A paper presented at the International conference on Interpersonal Relationships in Education (ICIRE) Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Madjar, N., Weinstock, M., & Libman-Frangi, D. (April, 2012). Competitiveness: Dimensions, Gender, and Association with Achievement Goal Orientations. A paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Madjar, N. (November, 2011). The Complex Association between Achievement Goal Orientations and Emotion When Predicting Change Over Time. Paper presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) International Research in Education Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

 

Madjar, N., & Sinai-Glazer, H. (May, 2011). Qualitative methods in educational psychology: Methodological aspects and future directions. Paper presented at the Seventh International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Kaplan, A. (April, 2011). Goal structures, personal goals and self regulated learning: “Adaptive Mastery Goal Structure” versus “Goal Structure–Personal Goal Concordance” hypotheses. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Voltisis, M., & Weinstock, M. (April, 2011). Structural equation modeling of the associations between perception of parents' behaviors, perfectionism, and achievement goals. Poster presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Assor, A., & Dotan, L. (April, 2010). Fostering value/goal formation and the capacity for inner valuing: Two under-emphasized yet important aspects of autonomy support in education and parenting. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Kaplan, A., & Weinstock, M. (April, 2010). Intrapersonal and task-based standards in mastery avoidance goals: Are they the same achievement goal? Poster presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, Denver, CO, USA.

 

Madjar, N., Kushnir, T., & Bachner, Y. (Febuary, 2010). Toward enhancing the effectiveness of medical students' training in physician-patient communication: Associations between goal orientations, psychosocial abilities and low frustration tolerance. Paper presented at the Asian-Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC), National University of Singapore, Singapore.

 

Kushnir, T., Madjar, N., & Gopas, J. (January, 2010). Assessing the quality of mentoring in health and life sciences: Advisor attributes associated with student satisfaction with research studies. Paper presented at the World Universities Forum, Davos, Switzerland.

 

Madjar, N., Kaplan, A., & Weinstock, M. (August, 2009). Possible configurations of personal epistemology and achievement goal orientations. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

 

Madjar, N. (December, 2008). An alternative approach to comprehend the relations of personal epistemology and achievement goal orientations. Paper presented at the National Educational Counselors Convention, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.

 

-  updated: 15/06/2020-