Adaptive Motivation Theory.
Abstract
Adaptive motivation theory has been developed along classic deductive lines. In earlier reports, the conceptual foundations of the theory were presented. These included theories of cognitive development (e.g., Piaget), theories of efficacy (e.g., White, Bandura) and theories of psychoepistemology as linked to motivation (e.g., Kelly). In the Annual Report for 1982, the theory, its major propositions and its corollaries were specified. In the past year, the major cross-sectional (or parametric) relationships have been examined. These relationships represent the necessary but not sufficient conditions for support of the theory. In the course of the current contract year (1982), the first wave of longitudinal data was also gathered. These data represent part of the sufficient conditions for support of the theory. In the Fiscal year 1983, analyses of cross sectional data will be completed and the second and third wave of longitudinal data gathered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA126453
Entities
People
- Frank J. Landy
- Wendy S. Becker
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University