Seventy-five years of motivation measures (1930-2005): A descriptive analysis
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.
Department
Psychology
Publication Date
6-1-2007
Journal Title
Motivation and Emotion
Publisher
Springer
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Mayer, J. D., Faber, M., & Xu, X. (2007). Seventy-five years of motivation measures (1930-2005): A descriptive analysis. Motivation and Emotion, 31, 83-103.