+Interdependent and Independent Motives
Stephens, Fryberg, Markus, Johnson, & Covarrubias (2012)
Topic: Motivation - Academic Motivation
Instructions:
Below is a list of motivations for attending college. Please read each statement and indicate whether or not it was a top reason for you wanting to attend college. Mark "Yes" if it was a top reason for attending college and mark "No" if it was not a top reason for attending college.
Response options:
Yes, No
Items:
- Help my family out after I’m done with college
- Be a role model for people in my community
- Bring honor to my family
- Show that people with my background can do well
- Give back to my community
- Provide a better life for my own children
- Expand my knowledge of the world
- Become an independent thinker
- Explore new interests
- Explore my potential in many domains
- Learn more about my interests
- Expand my understanding of the world
Citation:
Stephens, N. M., Fryberg, S. A., Markus, H. R., Johnson, C. S., & Covarrubias, R. (2012). Unseen disadvantage: How American universities’ focus on independence undermines the academic performance of first-generation college students. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 102, 1178–1197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0027143 Links to an external site..