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, Gagné, Marylène, Vallerand, Robert J., Losier, Gaëtan F. and Ryan, Richard. (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, Gagné, Marylène, Vallerand, Robert J., Losier, Gaëtan F. and Ryan, Richard |
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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. |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Contemporary Educational Psychology |
Journal citation | 51, pp. 67 - 82 |
Publisher | Academic Press |
ISSN | 0361-476X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2017.06.010 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85021708787 |
Page range | 67 - 82 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States |
Editors | P. Alexander |
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