The mediating role of intergroup anxiety in the relationship between meta-stereotype and achievement motive among adolescents in rural–urban integration areas: a cross-sectional study

This study explored the interplay among meta-stereotypes, intergroup anxiety, and achievement motivation in adolescents from rural-urban integration areas in China. The findings offer important insights for educational strategies and psychological interventions aimed at enhancing interpersonal relationships and academic confidence among rural adolescents in these areas.