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

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.

Author(s):  
Rajib Chakraborty

The present study is an attempt to provide a neural underpinning to the role of gender difference in the construct academic motivation, in secondary school students in Indian context. For this purpose, comparisons of students’ scores of the dimensions of academic motivation were carried out. Samples for the study include 49 urban students (24 boys and 25 girls ) of classes VIII and IX of secondary school in Sriram Nager of Hyderabad city, Telangana, India. Academic motivation construct is measured by using <italic>Academic Motivation Scale, High School Version (AMS-HS 28)</italic> for high school students prepared by Vallerand and et.al (1992). For data analysis, measures like mean, standard deviation are used. The significance of the test is calculated using t-test for the level of significance α at 0.05. The findings of the study reveal no differences between the genders in the measured dimensions of academic motivation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Ramadhan Dwi Marvianto ◽  
Wahyu Widhiarso

This study aims to adapt the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) into Indonesian language. Data collection using online survey on 617 high school students in Yogyakarta. The analyzed property includes discrimination indices, mean, and standard deviation for item level. At test level, the analyzed property are validity and reliability. Procedure of adaptation performed following adequate adaptation guidelines. Findings on the psychometric property evaluation show adapted AMS has satisfactory discriminating indices, mean, and standard deviation of items. At the test level, Adapted AMS has reliability values ranging from 0.73 to 0.90. Contruct validity test shows satisfactory results. This is seen from the results of inter-dimensional correlations that show a simple pattern as in research conducted by the original scale’s maker. Thus, Indonesian version of AMS has satisfactory construct validity and produces reliable scores, so it can be used.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 2479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gönül Tekkurşun Demir ◽  
Halil İbrahim Cicioğlu

The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to measure the motivation of high school students to participate in physical activity. In the study, the relevant literature was searched and focus group interview was made with three different groups composed of 8 high school students, and an item pool with 55-item was created considering the opinions of experts. After the expert opinions were received, necessary corrections were made on the test form and applied to 308 high school students attending Ödemiş Anatolian High School and Ödemiş Ticaret Odası Anatolian High School in Ödemiş, İzmir in 2016-2017 academic year. As a result of the exploratory factor analysis, the form, which is formed by 16 items and 3 sub-dimensions, accounts for 54.69% of the total variance. In the result of the CFA, the values of fit indices were examined and it was seen that the 3 factorial structure of the scale consisting of 16 items was confirmed as a model. The scale was found to be reliable according to Cronbach's Alfa internal consistency tested to determine the reliability of the scale and the Spearman Brown two-tailed reliability coefficient values. As a result, it was concluded that the "Motivation Scale For Participation In Physical Activity (MSPPA)" is valid and reliable.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı, lise öğrencilerinin fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonlarını ölçebilmek için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı geliştirmektir. Çalışmada ilgili literatür taranmış, üç farklı gruptan oluşan 8’er lise öğrencisi ile odak grup görüşmesi yapılmış ve uzman görüşleri göz önünde bulundurularak 55 maddelik bir madde havuzu oluşturulmuştur. Uzman görüşleri alındıktan sonra denemelik form üzerinde gerekli düzeltmeler yapılmış ve 2016-2017 eğitim öğretim yılında İzmir ili Ödemiş ilçesinde Ödemiş Anadolu Lisesi ve Ödemiş Ticaret Odası Anadolu Lisesi’nde öğrenimine devam eden 308 lise öğrencisine uygulanmıştır. Açımlayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda, 16 madde ve 3 alt boyuttan oluştuğu tespit edilen form, toplam varyansın %54,69’unu açıklamaktadır. Yapılan DFA sonucunda da uyum indeks değerlerine bakılmış ve 16 maddeden oluşan ölçeğin 3 faktörlü yapısının bir model olarak doğrulandığı görülmüştür. Ölçeğin güvenirliğini belirlemek için test edilen Cronbach-Alfa iç tutarlık ve Spearman Brown iki yarı güvenirlik katsayı değerlerine göre ölçeğin güvenilir olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, “Fiziksel Aktiviteye Katılım Motivasyonu Ölçeği (FAKMÖ)” nin geçerli ve güvenilir olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.


2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayla Cetin-Dindar ◽  
Ömer Geban

This study is an adaptation of Science Motivation Scale, developed by Glynn and Koballa, into Turkish and reports validity and reliability of the adapted scale. The sample consisted of 1354 high school students from Ankara and Edirne. The data collected from different types of high schools was analyzed and moderately similar factor structures were found as in the original scale. Based on the principal component analysis, four dimensions which were self-efficacy in learning science, anxiety about science assessment, extrinsically motivated science learning, and intrinsically motivated science learning were determined. These four dimensioned model was analyzed via confirmatory factor analysis and moderate fit was determined. In addition, validity analysis supports the validity of scores on the four-factor model. The Cronbach alpha reliability was found to be 0.913. This scale aims to determine high school students' motivation to learn chemistry. The distinction of this scale is that determining student motivation on learning chemistry rather than asking for general questions in science. The findings of the study are meant to contribute to the chemistry education field by providing an adapted scale.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu 'Widyatmoko ◽  
Yulia Ayriza ◽  
Riszal Purwandika

Artikel ini bermaksud mengevaluasi validitas dan reliabilitas skala kematangan karir. Skala kematangan karir dirancang untuk mengumpulkan data penelitian tentang tingkat kematangan karir pada siswa SMA. Skala tersebut terdiri dari 12 item pernyataan yang disesuaikan dengan konstruk kematangan karir, yakni: kepercayaan diri dalam karir (KDK), ketidakpastian pilihan karir (KPK), dan pengetahuan terhadap karir (PTK). Hasil analisis faktor konfirmatori mengindikasikan tiga konstruk model cocok (<em>p-vales</em>= 0.50; RMSEA= 0.00; NFI= 0.99; CFI=1.00; GFI=0.99; AGFI=0.98). Selanjutnya, 7 dari 12 item pernyataan skala kematangan karir terbukti valid (<em>stadardized loading</em> berkisar antara 0.52 hingga 0.72; <em>t-values </em>berkisar antara 8.08 hingga 12.25) dan dua dari tiga konstruk skala kematangan karir reliabel (KPK=0.68; PTK=0.70). Hal tersebut menunjukan bahwa skala kematangan karir masih dapat digunakan sebagai instrumen pengumpul data dan alat asesmen.<br /><br /><em>The purpose of this article is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the career maturity scale. The career maturity scale is designed to collect research data on the level of career maturity in high school students. It is consists of 12 statement items tailored to the constructs of career maturity: career confidence, uncertainty of career choice, and career knowledge. The results of confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the three constructs of model was well fit (p-vales= 0.50; RMSEA= 0.00; NFI= 0.99; CFI=1.00; GFI=0.99; AGFI=0.98). Further, seven out of 12 statement items on career maturity scale proved valid (standardized loading ranged from 0.52 to 0.72; t-values ranged from 8.08 to 12.25) and two of the three constructs of career maturity scale are reliable (KPK=0.68; PTK=0.70). This shows that the scale of career maturity can still be used as an instrument for data collection and assessment tools.</em>


Author(s):  
A Maulani Habibi ◽  
Sigit Sanyata

The purpose of this study was to develop a new scale, Smartphone addiction scale for Student (SAS-S) was developed to measure the level of smartphone addiction in high school students. A total of 32 item scales were developed through literature studies. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is used to examine the structure of factors formed in this scale. The results show the Smartphone addiction scale for Student (SAS-S) has 22 good items from 6 factor structures that are formed, including: (1) Self Control Disorder, (2) loss of time, (3) sleep disturbances, (4) can not be without smartphones, (5) changes in feelings and, (6) concerned smartphone. SAS-S is a good scale that can be used by any high school student. Another point also shows that the scale of smartphone addiction for high school students has a strong level of validity and reliability.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Esin Hazar

In this research, it was aimed to develop a valid and reliable instrument that will evaluate the competences of secondary and high school students in information, media and technology skills. The study was conducted on two separate sample groups consisting of a total of 731 secondary and high school students in the 2017-2018 academic year. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were applied for the construct validity of the data obtained from the measurements. As a result of EFA, a construct consisting of 23 items and six factors explaining 66.44% of the total variance was obtained. Factors obtained are; Communication and Collaboration, Programming, Problem Solving, Digital Content Development, Information and Data Literacy and Security. Findings from the CFA showed that 23 items and six sub factors of the scale have adequate fit indices. The reliability of the instrument was tested by the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient and independent t test conducted by calculating the mean scores of the top 27% (individuals with high levels of measured characteristics) of the group and the sub 27% (individuals with low levels of measured characteristics) of the group calculated reliability coefficients are determined to be within the acceptable limits.When the validity and reliability analysis results are considered, the scale can be said to be a valid and a reliable instrument. Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetBu araştırmada ortaokul ve lise öğrencilerinin bilgi, medya ve teknoloji becerilerine ait yeterliliklerini ölçecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma 2017-2018 eğitim-öğretim yılında toplam 731 öğrenciden oluşan farklı iki grup üzerinde yapılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen verilerin yapı geçerliği için Açıklayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA) ve Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA) uygulanmıştır. Açıklayıcı Faktör Analizi neticesinde toplam varyansın %66.44’ünü açıklayan, 23 madde ve altı faktörden oluşan bir yapı elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen faktörler; İletişim ve İşbirliği, Programlama, Problem Çözme, Dijital İçerik Geliştirme, Bilgi ve Veri Okuryazarlığı ve Güvenlik olarak isimlendirilmiştir. Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizinden elde edilen bulgular, Bilgi, Medya ve Teknoloji Becerileri Yeterlilik Ölçeğine ilişkin 23 madde ve altı faktörlü yapının yeterli uyum değerlerine sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. Faktörlerden elde edilen ölçümlerin güvenirliğinin analizi için Cronbach Alfa ve %27’lik altüst grup karşılaştırmalarına yer verilmiştir ve hesaplanan güvenirlik katsayılarının kabul edilebilir sınırlar içerisinde olduğu görülmüştür. Bu bulgulara dayanarak, Bilgi, Medya ve Teknoloji Becerileri Yeterlilik Ölçeğinin geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu söylenebilir.


2022 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Betty Reyes ◽  
Irene Fernández ◽  
Sergio Pérez-Belmonte ◽  
Saturnino De los Santos ◽  
José M. Tomás ◽  
...  

Within the growing body of research that has focused on academic success, academic motivation has gathered considerable attention. The aim of this this research is to present the first validation of the Adolescents’ Academic Motivation Scale (AAMS). Total sample was composed by 1712 students of secondary education from two districts in the Dominican Republic. The main measurement outcome was the AAMS. Results from the CFA were satisfactory: χ2(5) = 57.73, p < .001; CFI = .970; RMSEA = .079 [.061, .097], and SRMR = .024. IRT analyses favored the two-parameter logistic model, indicating that items were not equally discriminant. Structural Equation Model with latent variables in which academic motivation was a significant predictor of grades resulted in excellent fit: χ2(53) = 182.76, p < .001; CFI = .980; RMSEA = .038 90% CI [.032, .044], and SRMR = .025. In sum, this work presents an exhaustive psychometric analysis of the AAMS in a representative sample of high school Dominican students. Entre el creciente cuerpo de investigación que se ha centrado en el éxito académico, la motivación académica ha captado considerable atención. El objetivo de esta investigación es presentar la primera validación de la Escala de Motivación Académica de los Adolescentes (EMAA). La muestra total estuvo compuesta por 1712 estudiantes de secundaria de dos distritos de la República Dominicana. La medida principal fue la EMAA. Los resultados del AFC fueron satisfactorios: χ2(5) = 57.73, p < .001; CFI = .970; RMSEA = .079, 90% CI [.061, .097], y SRMR = .024. Los análisis de TRI favorecieron al modelo logístico de dos parámetros, indicando que los ítems no fueron igualmente discriminativos. El Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales en el que la motivación académica predecía de forma estadísticamente significativa las calificaciones obtuvo un ajuste excelente: χ2(53) = 182.76, p < .001; CFI = .980; RMSEA = .038 [.032, .044], and SRMR = .025. En resumen, este trabajo presenta un exhaustivo análisis psicométrico de la EMAA en una muestra representativa de estudiantes dominicanos de instituto.


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