Factor Structure of the Achievement Motives Scale (AMS): Two Factors--Two Samples.

Christophersen, Knut A.; Rand, Per

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Publication Date: 1982

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Factor Structure of the Achievement Motives Scale (AMS): Two Factors--Two Samples.

Christophersen, Knut A.; Rand, Per

Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v26 n1 p13-28 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, Failure, Foreign Countries, Grade 6, Student Motivation, Success

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Identifiers - Location: Norway; Norway (Oslo)

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