Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation
Self-determination theory postulates various types of motivation can be placed on a continuum according to their level of relative autonomy, or self-determination. We analyze this question through the application of a bifactor-ESEM framework to the Academic Motivation Scale, completed by undergradua...
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| author | Litalien, D. Morin, A. Gagné, Marylène Vallerand, R. Losier, G. Ryan, R. |
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| description | Self-determination theory postulates various types of motivation can be placed on a continuum according to their level of relative autonomy, or self-determination. We analyze this question through the application of a bifactor-ESEM framework to the Academic Motivation Scale, completed by undergraduate (N = 547; Study 1) and graduate (N = 571; Study 2) students. In both studies, the results showed that bifactor-ESEM was well-suited to modeling the continuum of academic motivation, and provided a simultaneous assessment of the global level of self-determination and of the specific motivation factors. Global academic self-determination positively predicted satisfaction with studies and vitality. It also negatively predicted dropout intentions and ill-being. Specific motivation types additionally predicted outcomes over and above the global factor. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-700052023-06-13T02:58:36Z Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation Litalien, D. Morin, A. Gagné, Marylène Vallerand, R. Losier, G. Ryan, R. Self-determination theory postulates various types of motivation can be placed on a continuum according to their level of relative autonomy, or self-determination. We analyze this question through the application of a bifactor-ESEM framework to the Academic Motivation Scale, completed by undergraduate (N = 547; Study 1) and graduate (N = 571; Study 2) students. In both studies, the results showed that bifactor-ESEM was well-suited to modeling the continuum of academic motivation, and provided a simultaneous assessment of the global level of self-determination and of the specific motivation factors. Global academic self-determination positively predicted satisfaction with studies and vitality. It also negatively predicted dropout intentions and ill-being. Specific motivation types additionally predicted outcomes over and above the global factor. 2017 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/70005 10.1016/j.cedpsych.2017.06.010 Academic Press restricted |
| spellingShingle | Litalien, D. Morin, A. Gagné, Marylène Vallerand, R. Losier, G. Ryan, R. Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation |
| title | Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation |
| title_full | Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation |
| title_fullStr | Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation |
| title_short | Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation |
| title_sort | evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination: a two-study test using a bifactor-esem representation of academic motivation |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/70005 |