Article 2021

Psychometric Analysis of the Academic Motivation Scale with Native Arab College Students

Journal of College Student Development
Journal · Vol. 62 · Issue 5 · pp. 591-606
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure of the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) with a sample of Arab college students. Results of a confirmatory factor analysis revealed a 7-factor structure similar to the original scale. Items measuring intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, or amotivation, as specified in the original scale, loaded on their respective subscales or a single common factor. Implications for future research with the AMS among Arab populations are discussed. © 2021, Johns Hopkins University Press. All rights reserved.

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United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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