Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale.
MWMS
Work motivation per self-determination theory with refined controlled-motivation structure: Amotivation, External regulation (split into Material and Social), Introjected regulation, Identified regulation, and Intrinsic motivation.
- Provisionally grouped under
- Length and format
- 19 items. 7-pt ratings (often anchored on 'why do you put effort into your current job?') (self-report questionnaire)
- Language versions
- Validated in 7 languages across 9 countries (e.g. English, French, Dutch, German, Norwegian, Chinese, Indonesian and more); additional validations since (e.g. Portuguese)
- Licence
- open with attribution
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- Reference
- Gagne, M., Forest, J., Vansteenkiste, M., et al. (2015). The Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale: Validation evidence in seven languages and nine countries. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 24(2), 178-196.
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