Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination : A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation
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Litalien, David, Morin, Alexandre J. S., Gagné, Marylène, Vallerand, Robert J., Losier, Gaëtan F. and Ryan, Richard M.. (2017). Evidence of a continuum structure of academic self-determination : A two-study test using a bifactor-ESEM representation of academic motivation. Contemporary Educational Psychology. 51, pp. 67-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2017.06.010
Authors | Litalien, David, Morin, Alexandre J. S., Gagné, Marylène, Vallerand, Robert J., Losier, Gaëtan F. and Ryan, Richard M. |
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Abstract | Self-determination theory postulates various types of motivation can be placed on a continuum accordingto their level of relative autonomy, or self-determination. We analyze this question through the applica-tion 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 thatbifactor-ESEM was well-suited to modeling the continuum of academic motivation, and provided asimultaneous 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 neg-atively predicted dropout intentions and ill-being. Specific motivation types additionally predicted out-comes over and above the global factor. |
Keywords | bifactor-ESEM; self-determination theory; academic motivation scale; continuum |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Contemporary Educational Psychology |
Journal citation | 51, pp. 67-82 |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
ISSN | 0361-476X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2017.06.010 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85021708787 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Page range | 67-82 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Author's accepted manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
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Online | 01 Jul 2017 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8v7v2/evidence-of-a-continuum-structure-of-academic-self-determination-a-two-study-test-using-a-bifactor-esem-representation-of-academic-motivation
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