Intrinsic Motivation, Performance, and the Mediating Role of Mastery Goal Orientation: A Test of Self-Determination Theory

Although intrinsic motivation has been linked repeatedly to performance and outcomes, the causal relationship between the two has remained unclear. To explain the link, this study considered the focusing influence of mastery goals. Using a three-wave panel study and hypotheses drawn from self-determ...

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Published in:The journal of psychology 2014-05, Vol.148 (3), p.267-286
Main Authors: Cerasoli, Christopher P., Ford, Michael T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achievement
Adolescent
Aspirations (Psychology)
autonomy
effectiveness
Female
Goals
Humans
Hypothesis
Intrinsic motivation
learning goals
Male
Mediation
Models, Psychological
Motivation
New England
Panel studies
Panel surveys
Personal Autonomy
Psychometrics
Self regulation
Self-determination
Selfdetermination
Social goals
Social psychology
Students - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:Although intrinsic motivation has been linked repeatedly to performance and outcomes, the causal relationship between the two has remained unclear. To explain the link, this study considered the focusing influence of mastery goals. Using a three-wave panel study and hypotheses drawn from self-determination theory and achievement goal theory, the current study sought to clarify the relationships between intrinsic motivation, mastery goal orientation, and performance. Specifically, the current study hypothesized and found that mastery goals mediated (explained) the relationship between intrinsic motivation and performance.
ISSN:0022-3980
1940-1019
DOI:10.1080/00223980.2013.783778