Motivation beliefs and strategies in learning: A scale development

Authors

  • Paula Paulino Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon.
  • Isabel Sá Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon.
  • Adelina Lopes da Silva Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_58-1_4

Keywords:

adolescents, self‑ regulation of motivation, motivational beliefs, regulation of motivation strategies

Abstract

The self‑regulation of motivation (SRM) in learning is an essential construct in the self‑regulation of learning (Wolters, 2011). This study presents the development of an instrument that assesses motivational beliefs and the regulation of motivation strategies in middle‑school students. The “Self‑Regulation of Motivation in Learning Scale” was applied to 316 7th, 8th and 9th‑grade students. Results indicated good reliability characteristics, as well as suggested four types of beliefs and five types of strategies. We discuss possible relationships between the beliefs and strategies regarding the regulation of motivation.

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Published

2016-02-29

How to Cite

Paulino, P., Sá, I., & Silva, A. L. da. (2016). Motivation beliefs and strategies in learning: A scale development. Psychologica, 58(1), 65-87. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_58-1_4

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Articles

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