English Version of Academic Motivation Scale for College StudentsScale Description This scale assesses 7 types of constructs intrinsic motivation towards knowledge accomplishments and stimulation as w

n college. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. Because I want to prove to myself that I am capable of succeeding in college. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7. Because I feel that going to college is expected of me by my family or friends. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

INSTRUCTIONS: Please read each item carefully and rate it according to how much you agree or disagree with it. Use the scale below for your ratings.

1 = Does not correspond at all 2 = Corresponds a little 3 = Corresponds moderately 4 = Corresponds a lot 5 = Corresponds exactly 6 = Not applicable (N/A)

Intrinsic Motivation towards Knowledge

1. I find my college courses interesting. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I enjoy learning new things in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I find my college courses intellectually stimulating. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I enjoy the challenge of my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Intrinsic Motivation towards Accomplishments

1. I feel proud when I do well in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because it feels good to succeed. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I like to challenge myself to do better in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I am motivated to learn as much as I can in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Intrinsic Motivation towards Stimulation

1. I enjoy the intellectual challenge of my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I am curious to learn more about the topics covered in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I enjoy the mental stimulation provided by my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I enjoy the excitement of learning new things in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6

External Regulation

1. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because of the rewards I will receive. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because of the pressure or demands placed on me by others. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because of the punishment I will receive if I do not. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because of the benefits it will bring me in the future. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Introjected Regulation

1. I feel guilty or ashamed if I do not do well in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I feel pressure from myself to do well in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because it makes me feel good about myself. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because I want to avoid feeling bad about myself. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Identified Regulation

1. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because it is important to me and my goals. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because it is consistent with my values and beliefs. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because it is something I truly want to do. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I am motivated to do well in my college courses because it is part of my identity. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Amotivation

1. I do not see the point in doing well in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
2. I do not feel like putting effort into my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
3. I do not care about doing well in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5 6
4. I do not have any motivation to do well in my college courses. 1 2 3 4 5