Keywords
Situation motivation scale
sms-15
self-determination
measurement of motivation
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Abstract
The aim of the article is to present the design and carry out a preliminary assessment of the psychometric properties of the Situational Motivation Scale SMS-15 for children based on Deci and Ryan’s Self-determination Theory. Three hundred children aged 11-15 (178 girls and 122 boys) took part in the validation study. The SMS-15 scale has satisfactory theoretical accuracy, internal consistency and reliability. Cronbach’s α coefficient equals .84 for the subscales of introjected motivation and regulation by identification; whereas for the subscales of intrinsic motivation, external regulation and amotivation it equals .82.
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