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    This document summarizes the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS-C 28), which is a 28-item, 7-dimension self-report measure of academic motivation in college students. The 7 dimensions are intrinsic motivation (to know, toward accomplishment, and to experience stimulation), extrinsic motivation (identified, introjected, and external regulation), and amotivation. Respondents indicate their level of agreement with statements representing each dimension on a 7-point Likert scale. The scale was found to have acceptable levels of internal consistency as measured by Cronbach's alpha for each subscale.

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    Academic motivation scale (ams-c 28) College version

    Vallerand, R. J., Pelletier, L. G., Blais, M. R., Brière, N. M., Senécal, C. B., & Vallières, É. F.
    (1993). Academic motivation scale (ams-c 28) college (cegep) version. Educational and
    Psychological Measurement, 52(53), 1992-1993.

    28 Items
    7 Dimensions

    Intrinsic motivation - to know


    Because I experience pleasure and satisfaction while learning new things.
    For the pleasure I experience when I discover new things never seen before.
    For the pleasure that I experience in broadening my knowledge about subjects which appeal
    to me.
    Because my studies allow me to continue to learn about many things that interest me.

    Intrinsic motivation - toward accomplishment


    For the pleasure I experience while surpassing myself in my studies.
    For the pleasure that I experience while I am surpassing myself in one of my personal
    accomplishments.
    For the satisfaction I feel when I am in the process of accomplishing difficult academic
    activities.
    Because college allows me to experience a personal satisfaction in my quest for excellence in
    my studies.

    Intrinsic motivation - to experience stimulation


    For the intense feelings I experience when I am communicating my own ideas to others.
    For the pleasure that I experience when I read interesting authors.
    For the pleasure that I experience when I feel completely absorbed by what certain authors
    have written.
    For the "high" feeling that I experience while reading about various interesting subjects.

    Extrinsic motivation - identified


    Because I think that a college education will help me better prepare for the career I have
    chosen.
    Because eventually it will enable me to enter the job market in a field that I like.
    Because this will help me make a better choice regarding my career orientation.
    Because I believe that a few additional years of education will improve my competence as a
    worker.

    Extrinsic motivation - introjected


    To prove to myself that I am capable of completing my college degree.
    Because of the fact that when I succeed in college I feel important.
    To show myself that I am an intelligent person.
    Because I want to show myself that I can succeed in my studies.
    Extrinsic motivation - external regulation
    Because with only a high-school degree I would not find a high-paying job later on.
    In order to obtain a more prestigious job later on.
    Because I want to have "the good life" later on.
    In order to have a better salary later on.

    Amotivation
    Honestly, I don't know; I really feel that I am wasting my time in school.
    I once had good reasons for going to college; however, now I wonder whether I should
    continue.
    I can't see why I go to college and frankly, I couldn't care less.
    I don't know; I can't understand what I am doing in school.

    7-point Likert scale (1= Does not correspond at all to 7= Corresponds exactly)

    Cronbachs α:
    Intrinsic motivation - to know = 0.714
    Intrinsic motivation - toward accomplishment = 0.781
    Intrinsic motivation - to experience stimulation = 0.797
    Extrinsic motivation – identified = 0.620
    Extrinsic motivation – introjected = 0.608
    Extrinsic motivation - external regulation = 0.769
    Amotivation = 0.775

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