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Peer reviewedChristophersen, Knut A.; Rand, Per – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1982
The Achievement Motives Scale (AMS), constructed by Gjesme and Nygard, was administered to 594 Oslo (Norway) 6th graders and 364 Drammen (Norway) 6th graders. Factor analysis showed the two homogeneous scales of the AMS (tendency to approach success and avoid failure) measure different variables of achievement motive. (LC)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Behavior Rating Scales, Elementary Education, Factor Analysis
Harris, Sandra M.; Halpin, Glennelle – 1999
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factor structure of a Factors Influencing Pursuit of Higher Education (FIPHE) Questionnaire which addresses factors influencing a person's decision to pursue higher education. Researchers used a literature-based, rational factors approach to develop the questionnaire; the three-part study included a…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Construct Validity, Educational Research, Expectation
