A psychometric investigation of the academic motivation scale using a United States sample

Authors
Cokley, KO Bernard, N Cunningham, D Motoike, J
Citation
Ko. Cokley et al., A psychometric investigation of the academic motivation scale using a United States sample, MEAS EVAL C, 34(2), 2001, pp. 109-119
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN COUNSELING AND DEVELOPMENT
ISSN journal
07481756 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
109 - 119
Database
ISI
SICI code
0748-1756(200107)34:2<109:APIOTA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The authors examine the factor structure of the Academic Motivation Scale ( AMS; R. J. Vallerand, L. G. Pelletier, M R. Blais, N. M. Briere, C. Senecal , & E. F Vallieres, 1992) with a United States student population. There wa s some support for a 7-factor structure. Evidence of construct validity, ex amining the relationship with academic self-concept and academic achievemen t is mired. Ethnic and gender differences in motivation are discussed.