Journal article
Testing Models of the Experience of Self-Determination in Intrinsic Motivation and the Conundrum of Choice
Journal of educational psychology, Vol.95(2), pp.375-392
06/01/2003
DOI: 10.1037/0022-0663.95.2.375
Abstract
The authors investigated 3 commonly cited experiential qualities to propose a model of the essential nature of perceived self-determination in intrinsic motivation-internal locus, volition, and perceived choice. In 3 studies, they used structural equation modeling to compare a series of nested models in which 1, 2, or all 3 of these qualities were used to identify the best fitting conceptual model. Results consistently supported the model in which internal locus and volition, but not perceived choice, constitute valid indicators of self-determination. In light of the findings, the authors proposed a modified definition for perceived self-determination and discussed the conundrum of choice by proposing the conditions under which teachers can (and cannot) expect choice to increase students' intrinsic motivation.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Testing Models of the Experience of Self-Determination in Intrinsic Motivation and the Conundrum of Choice
- Creators
- Johnmarshall Reeve - University of Iowa, Pediatric DentistryGlen Nix - Wachovia Corporation, Charlotte, North CarolinaDiane Hamm - Michigan Department of Education
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of educational psychology, Vol.95(2), pp.375-392
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- DOI
- 10.1037/0022-0663.95.2.375
- ISSN
- 0022-0663
- eISSN
- 1939-2176
- Number of pages
- 18
- Comment
- Test development: Perceived Self-Determination Measure
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/01/2003
- Academic Unit
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Record Identifier
- 9984831116202771
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