Four Classification Schemes of Adult Motivation: Current Views and Measures

Classification of perspectives on motivation and recommendations for measurement are provided. Motivation is classified into four broad categories: content theories, process theories, decision-making theories, and sustained-effort theories— drawing from different theories and measures. Recommendatio...

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Published in:Perceptual and motor skills 2006-04, Vol.102 (2), p.563-575
Main Author: Barbuto, John E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Decision Making
Goals
Humans
Internal-External Control
Measurement
Motivation
Perceptions
Physical Exertion
Psychological Theory
Self Concept
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Summary:Classification of perspectives on motivation and recommendations for measurement are provided. Motivation is classified into four broad categories: content theories, process theories, decision-making theories, and sustained-effort theories— drawing from different theories and measures. Recommendations on measurement are developed for each classification scheme of motivation.
ISSN:0031-5125
1558-688X
DOI:10.2466/pms.102.2.563-575