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Construction and Development of the Academic Motivations Inventory (AMI)
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Moen, Ross; Doyle, Kenneth O., Jr. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1977
The early development of the Academic Motivations Inventory, a self-report measure of the academic motivations of college students, is described. Validation and reliability studies suggest that, at present, the instrument could be used to assess motivation of a group or class of students, but not yet as individuals. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Higher Education, Learning Motivation
Development and Validation of a Foreign Language Attitude Scale.
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Raymond, Mark R.; Roberts, Dennis M. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1983
This research investigates the psychometric properties of a Foreign Language Attitude Scale (FLAS). Stepwise regression indicated that the FLAS made a significant contribution to the prediction of FL grades. In a second study, correlations between the FLAS and standardized measures of FL reading and listening proficiency were in the middle .40s.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Measures, Grade Point Average, Higher Education
Initial Development and Validation of the Academic Self-Concept Scale.
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Reynolds, William M.; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1980
The initial development and validation of the Academic Self-Concept Scale (ASCS) as a measure of an academic facet of general self-concept in college students is reported. Data supports reliability and validity of the ASCS. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, College Students, Higher Education