scholarly journals The need for cognition within the academic motivation space

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-30
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Vasic
Keyword(s):  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Need For Cognition ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
Cognition Scale

The self-determination theory presumes several types of motivation distributed along the theoretical continuum. On the other side, certain research studies point to the need for cognition which is the source of internal motivation, as one of the aforementioned types of motivation. This theoretical and conceptual closeness served as an impetus for the research conducted on the convenient sample of 364 students of both genders (59% of female respondents), aged 18 to 35 (M=20.05; SD=1.52). In generating the data, the Academic Motivation Scale for Students (AMS-SI) and the shortened version of the Need for Cognition Scale (NFCS-S) were used. During data analysis, we first checked the internal metric characteristics of the scales and quantitatively defined the features measured by these instruments. In locating the need for cognition within the academic motivation space, hierarchical multiple regression analysis and multidimensional scaling were used. Four valid and reliable dimensions of student academic motivation were defined as internal, introjected and external motivation, and amotivation. One dominant, reliable and valid main subject of measuring of the need for cognition scale was defined as well. In the common space of academic motivation and the need for cognition, internal motivation clearly stands out as the basic correlate of this need. Future research should further reexamine the assumption of the self-determination theory about three basic psychological needs vital for the development of motivation.

scholarly journals MODEL FOR BUILDING STABLE MOTIVATION FOR STUDING THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 1823-1826
Author(s):  
Anastas Mihaylov
Keyword(s):  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation

Studying the musical instrument is a longtime process aiming building technical and performing skills, cultivation of pupil’s musical taste and interest. But in the context of motivation it has a different aim- to influence on student’s motivation for achieving the above goals. There is a lack of the model which can help teachers to be aware of the process and have an influence on student’s motivation. This study strives to fill that gap presenting the model based on the Self Determination Theory for human’s motivation. The fundamental concepts of the theory are presented- basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their relation. On this basis the model for building stable motivation is suggested as an attempt to adapt the Self Determination Theory to the needs of studying the musical instrument. Some practical aspects of the model are presented. The model is applied among 7-14 years old pupils attending guitar course, but taking into account the age characteristics it might be successfully used with students and adults. We hope that this study can be useful for professionals teaching different musical instruments as well as to provoke the future research in that specific field.

scholarly journals Mối liên hệ giữa sự thỏa mãn các nhu cầu tâm lý cơ bản, động lực học tập, và trì hoãn học tập ở sinh viên [The relationships between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, academic motivation, and academic procrastination among students]

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quang Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Thuy-Tien Thi La ◽  
Mai Thi Phan ◽  
Thuy-Dung Ninh
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Academic Procrastination ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Motivations

Nghiên cứu được tiến hành dựa trên lý thuyết tự quyết nhằm tìm hiểu về mối liên hệ giữa sự thỏa mãn các nhu cầu tâm lý cơ bản, động lực học tập, và trì hoãn trong học tập ở sinh viên. Mẫu nghiên cứu là mẫu thuận tiện với 341 sinh viên có độ tuổi trong khoảng từ 19 đến 26. Trong đó, nam chiếm 11.7% và nữ chiếm 88.3%. Mức độ thỏa mãn các nhu cầu tâm lý cơ bản, các loại động lực học tập, và mức độ trì hoãn trong học tập được đo lường bởi các thang đo. Kết quả phân tích tương quan cho thấy trì hoãn trong học tập có tương quan nghịch chiều với các loại động lực học tập tự chủ và mức độ thỏa mãn các nhu cầu tâm lý cơ bản. Phân tích đường dẫn cho thấy sự thỏa mãn nhu cầu gắn kết và nhu cầu tự chủ góp phần làm tăng sự thỏa mãn nhu cầu năng lực, qua đó làm giảm tình trạng thiếu động lực học tập đồng thời làm tăng động lực hướng đến thành tựu, và dẫn tới mức độ trì hoãn học tập thấp hơn. Các kết quả nghiên cứu ửng hộ giả thuyết của lý thuyết tự quyết về vai trò của việc đáp ứng các nhu cầu tâm lý cơ bản nhằm thúc đẩy động lực bên trong. [The study was conducted based on the self-determination theory to examine the relationships between the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, academic motivation, and academic procrastination among students. The sample was a convenient ?one with 341 students aged between 19 and 26. In particular, males accounted for 11.7% and females accounted for 88.3%. The level of satisfaction of basic psychological needs, the types of academic motivation, and the level of academic procrastination were measured by several scales. The results of correlation analysis showed that the academic procrastination was negatively correlated with autonomous academic motivations and the level of the satisfaction of basic psychological needs. Path analysis showed that the satisfaction of relatedness and autonomy needs contributed to the satisfaction of competence need, thereby reducing amotivation and increasing intrinsic motivation towards achievement which lead to lower levels of academic procrastination. The findings supported the hypothesis of self-determination theory about the role of meeting basic psychological needs in order to promote intrinsic motivation.]

scholarly journals Academic motivation in early adolescence based on self-determination theory

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusana Sarcevic
Keyword(s):  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Theoretical Assumption ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
Total Agreement ◽  
External Motivation

This paper has tested the most frequently used instrument for assessing academic motivation in adolescents, which measures seven aspects of motivation in accordance with the self-determination theory. In the first version of this questionnaire, four factors were singled out in the Serbian sample. Based on the first version, the second one was made under the name AMS, containing 32 items with five-degree categories of answers ranging from total disagreement to total agreement. The AMS questionnaire was administered on the convenient sample of 1.106 respondents aged 10 to 15 of both genders (51% female). Four factors were extracted, defined as Internal motivation, External motivation, Introjected motivation and Amotivation. The self-determination continuum has not been confirmed completely since some dimensions have a different status of self-determination than it was expected, while psychometric characteristics of the scales proved to be very good. Compared to the first version, this version of the questionnaire has better psychometric characteristics, reflects more clearly the theoretical assumption about the aspects of academic motivation and partially confirms its continuum. Hence, it can be stated that the AMS questionnaire is a good enough indicator of academic motivation in early adolescence.

The Advisor and Instructor as a Dynamic Duo: Academic Motivation and Basic Psychological Needs

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracie D. Burt ◽  
Adena D. Young-Jones ◽  
Carly A. Yadon ◽  
Michael T. Carr
Keyword(s):  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Academic Advisors ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Instructor Support ◽  
Motivation And Learning

Students learn in and out of a formal classroom, and instructors and academic advisors play key roles in academic motivation and learning. Therefore, through the lens of self-determination theory, we examined the ways perceived support from instructors and advisors relates to satisfaction of college students' basic psychological needs. Advisor and instructor support correlated with satisfaction of student needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Also, as hypothesized, instructor and advisor support predicted satisfaction of basic needs, but did so differently. Instructors and academic advisors create a dynamic duo that significantly contributes to satisfaction of basic psychological needs underlying motivation and achievement.

scholarly journals Relación entre motivación e inteligencia emocional en Educación Física: una revisión sistemática (Relation between motivation and emotional intelligence in Physical Education: A systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 584-589
Author(s):  
Carlos Fernández-Espínola ◽  
Bartolomé J. Almagro
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Revisión Sistemática

El objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar una revisión sistemática para conocer el estado actual del estudio de las relaciones entre los factores sociales de la teoría de metas de logro y la teoría de la autodeterminación, las necesidades psicológicas básicas y las regulaciones motivacionales, sobre la inteligencia emocional. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus y SportDiscus. De los 62 resultados iniciales, se seleccionaron 6 artículos que cumplían los criterios de elegibilidad establecidos con anterioridad. Los resultados mostraron que la orientación de meta de aproximación-tarea, el clima tarea, la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas y los tipos de motivación más autodeterminados se asocian de forma positiva con la inteligencia emocional. De forma opuesta, la regulación motivacional externa y la desmotivación se relacionan de forma negativa con la inteligencia emocional. Asimismo, dentro de la secuencia propuesta por la teoría de la autodeterminación, la inteligencia emocional parece comportarte como un mediador entre los antecedentes sociales y la satisfacción de los mediadores psicológicos, al mismo tiempo que parece tener un efecto directo como predictor de los diferentes tipos de regulaciones motivacionales. No obstante, son necesarios más estudios que muestren causalidad entre estas variables.Abstract. The aim of this paper was to carry out a systematic review to show the current state of research on the relationship between the social factors from the Achievement Goal Theory and the Self-Determination Theory, the basic psychological needs and motivational regulations, and emotional intelligence. The search was made in the Web of Science, Scopus, and SportDiscus databases. From the 62 initial items, we selected 6 articles that met the eligibility criteria previously established. Our findings showed that goal orientation of approach-task, task climate, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and the most self-determined types of motivation are associated with emotional intelligence in a positive way. Conversely, external motivational regulation and amotivation are negatively related to emotional intelligence. Also, based on the sequence proposed by the Self-Determination Theory, emotional intelligence seems to behave as a mediator between social factors and satisfaction of the basic psychological needs. Furthermore, emotional intelligence seems to have a direct effect as a predictor of different types of motivational regulations. However, more studies are necessary to show causality among these variables.

scholarly journals Exploring Proximal LGBTQ+ Minority Stressors within Physical Activity Contexts From a Self-Determination Theory Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Herrick ◽  
Meredith A. Rocchi ◽  
Shane N. Sweet ◽  
Lindsay R. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

Abstract Background: LGBTQ+ individuals experience challenges such as discrimination and marginalization (referred to as minority stressors) that are detrimental to their mental and physical health. Specifically, proximal or internalized LGBTQ+ minority stressors may influence motivation for and willingness to participate in physical activity. Methods: The purpose of this study was to explore whether proximal LGBTQ+ minority stressors, as indicators of the social-environmental context, would relate to the basic psychological needs—motivation—physical activity pathway, as per self-determination theory. An online cross-sectional survey was completed by 778 LGBTQ+ adults. Results: Results from structural equation modelling analyses support that proximal LGBTQ+ minority stressors are associated with decreased reported need satisfaction (β = -.36) which, in turn, is associated with autonomous motivation (β = .53) and reported physical activity participation (β = .32). Conclusions: Future research focused on increasing LGBTQ+ participation in physical activity should investigate the effects of (a) reducing proximal LGBTQ+ minority stressors, and (b) better supporting LGBTQ+ adults’ autonomy, competence, and relatedness within physical activity contexts.

MOTIVATION IN LEARNING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 1063-1067
Author(s):  
Anastas Mihaylov
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Musical Instrument ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Human Motivation

The relation between motivation and education is a subject of numerous different researches. In spite of that there is a lack of overall concept giving a solid theoretical foundation for building motivation of learning musical instrument. The aim of the article is to fill the gap presenting an overview of a Self-determination theory (SDT) as an approach to building a stable motivation in music education. As a contemporary macro theory of motivation SDT examines the nature and sources of human motivation. Article describes the key components of the theory- notion of basic psychological needs, the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Relation of motivation with autonomy, competence and relatedness is also discussed. The study puts accent on transformation of the extrinsic into intrinsic motivation, the stages of that process and the application of Self-determination theory in musical education. Results are presented as the basis for future research in the field focusing on perspectives for creating a model for building a stable motivation of learning musical instrument.

Provision of structure in educational context: Perspective of self-determination theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (16) ◽  
pp. 73-84
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Święcicka
Keyword(s):  
Parental Support ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
Basic Assumptions

The aim of the article is to analyze the concept of a parent’s provision of structure as proposed in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Basic assumptions and thesis of SDT concerning autonomous motivation are discussed. According to SDT, autonomous motivation develops by internalization of initially externalized motivation. Parents can facilitate this process by responding to a child's basic psychological needs: autonomy, relatedness and competence. The need for competence is satisfied by providing a structure, which allows children to feel in control of their environment. Parental structure promotes development of autonomous motivation only when parental support is present. In the article the concept of providing a structure is linked to other similar constructs: scaffolding, control and setting limits, to show the specificity of the SDT perspective.

Applying self-determination theory to explaining differences in career commitment between self-employed and salaried employees

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 593-619
Author(s):  
Martin Mabunda Baluku ◽  
Richard Balikoowa ◽  
Edward Bantu ◽  
Kathleen Otto
Keyword(s):  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Current Form ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Salaried Employment ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Based on self-determination theory, this study aims to examine the impact of satisfaction of basic psychological needs (BPNs) on the commitment to stay self- or salary-employed. Not only the entry of individuals but also their commitment to remain self-employed is important. Enterprises established by the self-employed can only survive longer if the owners are willing to continue in self-employment. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted among a cross-country sample drawn from Germany, Kenya and Uganda. An online survey was conducted among self- and salary-employed individuals in Germany. In Uganda and Kenya, cross-sectional samples were recruited through their workplaces and business forums. These processes yielded 869 responses (373 self-employed and 494 salary-employed). Differences in the impact of BPNs on the commitment to self-employed or salaried-employment across countries were examined using PROCESS macro 2.16. Findings The findings revealed that the self-employed exhibit higher commitment to their current form of employment than the salary-employed. The satisfaction of needs for autonomy and competence were associated with higher levels of commitment to self-employment than to salary-employment across the three countries. The need for relatedness was also strongly associated with commitment to self-employment much more than to salary-employment for Ugandan and Kenyan participants; but not for the German participants. Originality/value Persistence in self-employment is essential not only for individuals to remain employed but also as a pathway to achieving career success. However, research has paid limited attention to persistence in self-employment. This research contributes to the understanding of antecedents for commitment to self-employment across countries, and therefore what should be done to enable particularly young individuals to stay self-employed. Moreover, the study also examines whether these antecedents have similar effects among individuals in salaried-employment.

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