A Literature Review of The Academic Motivation Scale (Ams) and Its Reliability and Validity

Yingjie Zeng; Deng Yao

doi:10.54097/ijeh.v8i3.8081

Authors

Yingjie Zeng
Deng Yao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ijeh.v8i3.8081

Keywords:

Academic Motivation Scale, Reliability, Validity.

Abstract

This literature review examined the Academic Motivation Scale, a tool used to measure student motivation in an academic setting. The review analyzes the various studies that have used the scale, discusses its reliability and validity, and how it is scored. Overall, the review suggests that the Academic Motivation Scale is a useful tool for measuring student motivation, but more research is needed to further validate its use in different educational Settings.

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