Seventy-five years of motivation measures (1930-2005): A descriptive analysis

Authors: Mayer, John; Faber, Michael; Xu, Xiaoyan

Source: Motivation and Emotion, Volume 31, Number 2, June 2007 , pp. 83-103(21)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The literature on motivational measures from 1930 to 2005 is reviewed. First, major theoretical models in the area are discussed. Next, a search of PsycINFO is reported for the most frequently employed measures of motivation, with additional support from an SPSP Listserv query of researchers. From this, a diverse group of measures is sorted into various categories, including general scales, context-specific scales (e.g., schooling, work, athletics), and new scales of significance. Then, a descriptive taxonomy of measures in the field of motivation is suggested in order to synthesize ideas about measurement scales. Suggestions are offered for further research in motivational measurement.

Keywords: Motivation; Motives; Psychological tests; Review; Personality

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11031-007-9060-2

Affiliations: 1: Email: jack.mayer@unh.edu

Publication date: 2007-06-01