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Manger, Terje; Hetland, Jørn; Jones, Lise Øen; Eikeland, Ole Johan; Asbjørnsen, Arve E. – International Review of Education, 2020
The study presented in this article explores prisoners' academic motivation structure from the theoretical perspective of self-determination theory, using the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). Analysing survey responses from 529 (29 female, 500 male) prisoners with Norwegian citizenship who participated in education while being incarcerated, the…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Institutionalized Persons, Self Determination, Personal Autonomy
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Utvaer, Britt Karin Støen; Hammervold, Randi; Haugan, Gørill – Education Inquiry, 2014
The self-determination theory (SDT) distinguishes between intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations or life goals, which tend to fall into two separate constructs. The pursuit of intrinsic goals, relative to extrinsic ones, is associated with numerous cognitive, affective and behavioural outcomes that are considered to be positive for individuals as…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Aspiration, Goal Orientation, Self Determination