scholarly journals A Comparison of Physical Education Students’ Motivation Using Polish and Turkish Versions of the Academic Motivation Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Ardeńska ◽  
Rajmund Tomik ◽  
Serkan Berber ◽  
Burak Düz ◽  
Barış Çivak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Physical Education Students ◽  
Intellectual Abilities ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

AbstractMotivation is an important phenomenon in the realm of education, particularly in the university fields connected with physical education and sport, where it is necessary to accommodate and balance intellectual abilities and physical fitness. The present study tested motivation levels among university students in the fields connected with physical education and sport in Poland and Turkey. It was based on the Self-Determination Theory (Deci and Ryan, 1985), namely intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and amotivation which impact human behaviour. The Academic Motivation Scale was used (Vallerand et al., 1992). The aims of the study were twofold, first, to crossculturally validate Polish and Turkish versions of the Academic Motivation Scale and second, to identify and compare the motivation to study depending on nationality and gender. Both Polish and Turkish versions of the questionnaire were validated and converted to a four-factorial structure. The findings indicated that Polish and Turkish students’ motivation especially differed in amotivation and intrinsic motivation to know and experience stimulation. Moreover, Turkish female students proved to be at the lowest estimate of amotivation.

scholarly journals Academic motivation scale - reliability and validity evidence among undergraduate nursing students

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geisa Colebrusco de Souza ◽  
Everson Meireles ◽  
Vera Lúcia Mira ◽  
Maria Madalena Januário Leite
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Motivation Scale

Objective: to assess the evidence of validity and reliability of the academic motivation scale (AMS) based on the internal structure. Method: this is a methodological study with 205 undergraduate nursing students. Dimensionality/internal structure of the AMS was assessed using factor analysis in the context of exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM) and reliability of the factors was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha (α) coefficient and composite reliability (CR) coefficient. Results: acceptable fit indexes were obtained (CFI = 0.92; RMSEA = 0.07; SRMR = 0.06) for a three-dimensional model: intrinsic motivation (10 items; α = 0.84; CR = 0.86); extrinsic motivation (8 items; α = 0.84; CR = 0.90); and demotivation (4 items; α = 0.84; CR = 0.88). A significant correlational pattern was found for the motivation continuum. Conclusion: the dimensionality analysis for the AMS presented a model with three factors: intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and demotivation, and was considered a reduced alternative to the original version of seven factors. This study helped assess the validity of the measurement instrument and its theory refinement; further studies should be conducted to assess its invariance property.

scholarly journals The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS): Factorial Structure, Validity and Reliability of The Romanian Version

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Amalia Miulescu
Keyword(s):  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
The University

This study presents the Romanian adaptation of The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The AMS scale was based on Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 1985) which identifies, along a continuum, from not self – determined behavior to self – determined, 3 different types of motivation: amotivation, extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation, grouped in seven dimensions. Two studies were conducted to examine the factorial structure and validity (i.e., construct, concurrent and predictive validity) of the scale along with its reliability properties. For study 1, the results obtained from a sample that included 228 students from the University of Bucharest, confirmed the 7 factors structure of the scale and verified adequate psychometric properties of this version (Cronbach alpha ranged between .69 to .87 with a mean of .81). Study 2, evaluated the temporal stability using a sample of 107 participants (r test-retest, ranged from .52 to .69). The findings of the present study showed that AMS is a valid measure and can be used in the Romanian cultural area.

Examining the Validity of the Academic Motivation Scale by Comparing Scale Construction to Self-Determination Theory

2000 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 560-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin O. Cokley
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Scale Construction ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
Identified Regulation

This study examined the construct validity of the Academic Motivation Scale. Specifically, subscale correlations were examined to assess whether support for a continuum of self-determination would be provided. The three types of Intrinsic Motivation were significantly and positively correlated with each other .67, .62, and .58, while the three types of Extrinsic Motivation were significantly and positively intercorrelated .50, .49, and .45. The former subscales, however, correlated higher with Introjected Regulation than Identified Regulation, suggesting that Introjected Regulation may be indicative of more self-determined behavior than has previously been believed. Also, the Intrinsic Motivation To Accomplish subscale had a stronger relationship with two of the Extrinsic Motivation subscales, Identified Regulation and Introjected Regulation, than did the Extrinsic Motivation subscales with each other. This suggests that the differences between Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation are not as obvious as has been believed. Also, contrary to self-determination theory, Amotivation had a stronger negative correlation with Identified Regulation ( r = −.31) than with any of the Intrinsic Motivation subscales ( rs = −.27, −.19, and –.11).

scholarly journals VALIDATION OF THE ACADEMIC MOTIVATION SCALE IN A SAMPLE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
pp. 191-216
Author(s):  
Anela Hasanagić ◽  
Nina Bosankić
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Motivation Scale

Academic motivation implies an internal process that initiates and maintains activities aimed at reaching certain academic goals. The objective of this research was to explore the psychometric characteristics of the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The sample comprised 157 participants, high school students in the Sarajevo Canton. An item analysis indicated that discriminatory validity and reliability indices were satisfactory for all items. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for separate subscales were ranging from 0.77 to 0.84, and for the whole instrument α = 0.912. An exploratory factor analysis specified 5 factors, with 66.53% of the variance explained. After a Equamax rotation with Kaiser normalization we reached the solution whereby there are two subscales of intrinsic motivation – for knowledge and stimulation- and they present the first factor. The second factor is composed of the subscales of extrinsic motivation – imposed and externally regulated. The third factor are the items of a-motivation, the fourth the items of intrinsic motivation for achievement, and the fifth the items of extrinsic internalized motivation. A confirmatory factor analysis did not offer a more interpretable solution. After separate factor analyses of the subscales of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, we got a satisfactory solution whereby the three subscales of intrinsic and three of extrinsic motivation might be distinguished. In conclusion, we can say that this measuring instrument has satisfactory metric characteristics and that the existence of the following seven factors has been partially confirmed: intrinsic motivation (for knowledge, achievement, stimulation), extrinsic motivation (imposed, internalized, externally regulated) and a-motivation.

scholarly journals The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS): Factorial Structure, Validity and Reliability of The Romanian Version

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Amalia Miulescu
Keyword(s):  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
The University

This study presents the Romanian adaptation of The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The AMS scale was based on Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 1985) which identifies, along a continuum, from not self – determined behavior to self – determined, 3 different types of motivation: amotivation, extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation, grouped in seven dimensions. Two studies were conducted to examine the factorial structure and validity (i.e., construct, concurrent and predictive validity) of the scale along with its reliability properties. For study 1, the results obtained from a sample that included 228 students from the University of Bucharest, confirmed the 7 factors structure of the scale and verified adequate psychometric properties of this version (Cronbach alpha ranged between .69 to .87 with a mean of .81). Study 2, evaluated the temporal stability using a sample of 107 participants (r test-retest, ranged from .52 to .69). The findings of the present study showed that AMS is a valid measure and can be used in the Romanian cultural area.

scholarly journals Análise da motivação acadêmica de universitários de educação física

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Isabella Caroline Belem ◽  
Silvia Regina Nishiyama Sucupira Sarto ◽  
Marlis Eduarda Mendes Fernandes ◽  
Jorge Both
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Male Students ◽  
The North ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
The University ◽  
Identified Regulation

Objetivo: O presente estudo teve por objetivo identificar o nível de motivação dos acadêmicos do curso de Educação Física Bacharelado. Métodos: Esta pesquisa tem caráter transversal e descritivo. Fizeram parte deste estudo 146 universitários do curso de Educação Física Bacharelado de uma universidade do norte-central do Paraná, Brasil. Como instrumentos foram utilizados um inquérito para caracterização sociodemográfica dos participantes e a Escala de Motivação Acadêmica (EMA). Para a análise dos dados, foram utilizados o teste Prova U de Mann-Whitney e o teste Kruskal-Wallis, adotando o nível de significância de 95% (p0,05). Resultados: Observou-se que os acadêmicos do sexo masculino apresentaram maior motivação extrínseca por Regulação identificada (p=0,012). Constatou-se que os acadêmicos que trabalham mais de 20 horas por semana são motivados por regulação identificada (p=0,011), enquanto os acadêmicos que não trabalham foram mais motivados extrinsecamente por regulação integrada (p=0,020). Conclusão: Conclui-se que os universitários das séries iniciais, do sexo masculino, que trabalham e estudam, e praticaram esportes durante a infância e/ou adolescência são motivados e se dedicam a graduação, sendo mais motivados no domínio de motivação extrínseca por regulação identificada na qual, o comportamento é motivado pela apreciação dos resultados.ABSTRACT. Academic motivation analysis of physical education college students. Objective: The present study aimed to identify the level of motivation of the students of Bachelor in Physical Education. Methods: This research has a transversal and descriptive character. This study included 146 undergraduates from the Bachelor of Physical Education course at a university in the north-central part of Paraná, Brazil. As instruments, a survey was used for sociodemographic characterization of the participants and the Academic Motivation Scale (EMA). For the analysis of the data, the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used, adopting level of significance 95% (p0.05). Results: The results showed that the 1st, 2nd and 4th year students presented higher extrinsic motivation by the Identified Regulation (p0.001). It was observed that male students presented higher extrinsic motivation by the identified regulation (p=0.012). It was found that academics who work more than 20 hours per week are motivated by identified regulation (p=0.011), while non-working academics were more motivated extrinsically by integrated regulation (p=0.020). Conclusion: It is concluded that the university students of the initial series, male, who work and study, and practiced sports during childhood and / or adolescence are motivated and are dedicated to graduation, being more motivated in the field of extrinsic motivation by identified regulation in which, the behavior is motivated by the appreciation of the results.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Awareness and Attitudes Towards Research and Developments and Academic Motivation Levels in Nursing Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-347
Author(s):  
Eylem PASLI GÜRDOĞAN
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between nursing students’ awareness and attitudes towards research and developments and their academic motivation levels. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out with students from nursing department of faculty of health sciences of a university in Turkey (n=460). Data were collected using the questionnaire form which included the socio-demographic characteristics of those students, “Nursing Students’ Attitudes to and Awareness of Research and Development within Nursing Scale” and “Academic Motivation Scale”. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, Pearson’s correlation analysis, Student’s t, and One Way Anova tests. The mean age of the students was 20.56±1.52. 81.1% were female and 28.7% were in their first year. The average score of the Nursing Students’ Attitudes to and Awareness of Research and Development within Nursing Scale was 120.54±17.46. The students’ mean score on intrinsic motivation subscale was 57.20±13.45, on extrinsic motivation subscale was 61.96±11.50 and on amotivation subscale was 10.12±5.87 in Academic Motivation Scale. The level of the students’ awareness and attitudes towards research and developments has a positive correlation with the levels of their intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and a negative correlation with the level of their amotivation (p<0.05). The average score of the Nursing Students’ Attitudes to and Awareness of Research and Development within Nursing Scale were statistically significantly different in the gender, the status of their following scientific publications and the positions they wanted to work after graduation (p<0.05). It has been determined that the students have high level of awareness and attitudes towards research and development, and their academic motivation levels affect their awareness and attitudes towards research and development.

scholarly journals Examining Gender Differences, Personality Traits, Academic Performance, and Motivation in Ukrainian and Polish Students of Physical Education: A Cross-Cultural Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cezary Kuśnierz ◽  
Aleksandra M. Rogowska ◽  
Iuliia Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Background: This study examined the relationship of academic performance with the Big Five traits of personality, academic motivation, and gender in a cross-cultural context. Methods: Participants in the study were 424 university students of physical education (PE) departments from Poland (53%) and Ukraine (47%). Undergraduates completed a brief version of the International Personality Item Pool (Mini-IPIP) to assess the Five-Factor model of personality, the Academic Motivations Scale (AMS), and grade point average (GPA). Results: Polish PE students scored higher in emotional stability and extroversion and had a higher GPA than Ukrainian PE undergraduates. Gender differences were found in both personality traits and academic motivation scales. Intrinsic motivation may predict academic performance. Conscientiousness and intellect emerged as mediators of the relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic performance and gender was found as a moderator in the relationship between conscientiousness and academic success. Conclusions: Women are more motivated regarding academic achievements than men. In addition to intrinsic motivation, the most important factors for academic grades are some personality traits, gender, and cultural differences. Openness and conscientiousness in men are mediators between intrinsic motivation and academic performance. The results of this study may be useful for PE academic teachers to improve the motivation of their students.

Relationship between Academic Boredom, Learning Climate and Academic Motivation Among University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 621-638
Author(s):  
Saira Khan ◽  
Rayna Sadia ◽  
Saba Zahid Hayat ◽  
Sonia Tahir
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Learning Climate ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Academic Motivation Scale

The present research aimed at exploring the relationship between academic motivation, learning climate (Autonomy supported) and academic boredom among university students. In addition to this it aimed at confirming the mediating role of learning climate in relationship between intrinsic motivation and academic boredom among students studying in Universities of Pakistan. For the present study data was collected from 399 university students. The age of the sample ranged from 17 to 35 years (M = 21.45, SD = 2.40). Reliability coefficients of all the variables ranged from .65-.89 (Class Related Boredom Scale = .89, Learning Climate Questionnaire =.88, Academic Motivation Scale = .82, Intrinsic Motivation = .81, Extrinsic Motivation = .81, and A Motivation =.65). Further correlational analysis indicated a negative relationship of classroom related boredom with learning climate and intrinsic motivation. However, class related boredom was found to have positive relationship with extrinsic and a motivation. Learning climate (autonomy supportive) showed positive relation with intrinsic motivation. Based upon literature, mediation analysis was carried out which confirmed the mediating role of learning climate (autonomy supportive) in relation between intrinsic motivation and academic boredom. In the light of existing literature, findings were discussed, and suggestions were given for future researches.

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