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BACKGROUND: Children with Down syndrome (DS) demonstrate poorer performance in locomotor and ball skills than children with typical development. During motor assessment, keeping children's attention and motivation is challenging, especially for children with DS, which may affect the test outcomes. This study aimed first to examine the impact of examiner and App-animation demonstrations during the assessment on the performance of fundamental motor skills, focus of attention and intrinsic motivation for children with DS and neurotypical development (NTD). The secondary aim was to examine the differences in those outcomes between children with DS and neurotypical development. METHODS: A sample of 24 children (10 with DS and 14 with NTD) aged between 3 and 10 years were subjected to two motor performance assessment protocols: a traditional protocol using the Gross Motor Development Test-3 (TGMD-3) and a protocol using animations from an application as support for TGMD-3 (AppP). The focus of attention was obtained from video recordings during protocol instruction (number of eye shifts, eye shift time, instruction focus time, number of instructions required and total instruction time). Intrinsic motivation was assessed by the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) at the end of each protocol. RESULTS: The results showed no significant differences between the protocols for locomotor skills, ball skills and gross motor index. However, children with NTD outperformed those with DS in these skills. When analysing the focus of attention, children with DS showed greater ocular deviations and longer instruction time requested in the traditional protocol compared with AppP, even when compared with NDT children. When comparing protocols in both groups, AppP demonstrated fewer ocular deviations and shorter ocular deviation times. Regarding intrinsic motivation, children with DS in the traditional protocol had lower motivation scores than those with NTD. Regarding the purchase of protocols, in both groups, the AppP presented higher scores for interest/pleasure, perceived competence and general motivation, with lower pressure/tension. CONCLUSION: The animated application (AppP) proved effective as a visual support during the TGMD-3 assessment, particularly benefiting children with DS by enhancing motivation and attention.

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Introduction: Science motivation is important for students' scientific literacy. Yet, there is a lack of valid and reliable measurement tools for the Brazilian context. This study presents the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Science Motivation Questionnaire (SMQ-II) and motivational baseline data. Method: The instrument was translated into Brazilian Portuguese using cross-cultural validation procedures. For structural validity evidence, the responses of 646 secondary school students were subjected to exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, as well as measurement invariance. For reliability evidence, Cronbach's alpha (a) and McDonald's omega (w) were calculated. Students' motivation was analysed using 2 (gender) x 4 (grade levels) x 3 (study modality) MANOVA. Results: 24 items measuring intrinsic motivation, career motivation, grade motivation, and self-efficacy supported a four-factor structure with adequate reliability against the original five-factor structure (self-determination was not salient). Measurement invariance was established across the gender and study modalities, but not for grade levels. Higher-grade level Brazilian students were less motivated, and girls reported higher intrinsic and career motivation, but lower self-efficacy than boys. Conclusion: These findings lay the foundation for the assessment of Brazilian students' science motivation, although they also reveal problems in the latent structure of the SMQ-II and call for the development of instruments rooted in contemporary motivational theories.

Introdução: A motivação científica é importante para a alfabetização científica dos estudantes. No entanto, há uma falta de ferramentas de medição válidas e confiáveis para o contexto brasileiro. Este estudo apresenta a versão em português brasileiro do Questionário de Motivação Científica (SMQ-II) e dados de base motivacionais. Método: O instrumento foi traduzido para o português brasileiro utilizando procedimentos de validação transcultural. Para construir provas de validade, as respostas de 646 alunos do ensino médio foram submetidas à análise exploratória e confirmatória de fatores, bem como invariância de medidas. Para a evidência de confiabilidade, foram calculados o alfa de Cronbach (a) e o ômega de McDonald's (w). A motivação dos estudantes foi analisada usando 2 (gênero) x 4 (notas) x 3 (modalidade de estudo) MANOVA. Resultados: 24 itens medindo a motivação intrínseca, motivação de carreira, motivação de grau e auto-eficácia suportaram uma estrutura de quatro fatores com confiabilidade adequada contra a estrutura original de cinco fatores (a autodeterminação não foi saliente). A invariância da medição foi estabelecida através de gênero e modalidade de estudo, mas não para o nível de nota. Os estudantes brasileiros de grau superior estavam menos motivados, e as meninas relataram maior motivação intrínseca e de carreira, mas menor auto-eficácia do que os meninos. Conclusão: Estas descobertas abrem o caminho para a avaliação da motivação científica dos estudantes brasileiros, mas também revelam problemas na estrutura latente do SMQ-II e exigem o desenvolvimento de instrumentos enraizados em teorias motivacionais contemporâneas.

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Resumen El capital psicológico y la motivación, bajo la perspectiva teórica de la psicología positiva y la autodeterminación respectivamente, conducen al ser humano a la obtención de resultados y al éxito del desarrollo profesional y personal. Asimismo, ante situaciones problemáticas, representan recursos para generar estrategias de resolución. Se planteó como hipótesis que el capital psicológico ejerce influencia sobre la motivación intrínseca de estudiantes universitarios. El objetivo fue identificar un modelo empírico compuesto por dos factores en interacción de un grupo de 253 estudiantes universitarios de primer ingreso en la carrera de psicología, con un promedio de edad de 19.64 años (DT = 3.34). Se integró una muestra por conveniencia a la que se aplicó un cuestionario con reactivos de tipo escala valorativa: 29 reactivos midieron motivación con cinco opciones de respuesta y 24 reactivos capital psicológico con seis opciones de respuesta. La recolección de datos se realizó en diversas sesiones que duraron aproximadamente 20 minutos; el cuestionario fue contestado voluntariamente, y los datos recabados fueron analizados con ecuaciones estructurales. Se obtuvo un modelo con bondad de ajuste que identificó la influencia del capital psicológico sobre la motivación intrínseca, lo que representa que los estudiantes poseen fuertes motivadores internos para realizar sus estudios y auguran el desempeño exitoso, según advierten algunos estudios preliminares. De acuerdo con la teoría de la autodeterminación, prevalecen los factores internos para generar acciones que repercuten con diversos comportamientos organizacionales.

Abstract Psychological capital and motivation under the perspective of positive psychology and self-determination lead the human being to obtain results and success of professional and personal development; when faced with problematic situations, they also represent resources to generate resolution strategies. In work environments, psychological capital is considered an important resource as the human capital is in any organization. Currently, the study of the psychological capital is focused on university students, which means that educational institutions have to plan the graduate profile that will characterize future professionals. Psychological capital is a construct composed of personal resources defined as: optimism, hope, resilience, and self-efficacy. The data collected in the work environment indicated that these variables could favorably affect organizational effectiveness and job performance. Also, in the educational field, it has been observed that university students who scored high in psychological capital showed greater academic performance and success in completing their studies than those who obtained low scores. Specifically, some studies have shown a predominance of high hope and resilience scores of students. Psychological capital is an antecedent, mediating, or consequent variable that interacts with motivation, with various organizational behaviors, with academic performance, and success in completing professional studies. Therefore, this article set out to identify the influence that psychological capital exerted on the intrinsic motivation of the group of students included in the sample. The aim of this study was to identify an empirical model capable of showing if psychological capital is linked to intrinsic motivation in a group of 253 university newly admitted students the career of Psychology, with an average age of 19.64 years (DT = 3.34); 199 were female and 54 were male. A convenience sample was integrated, by choosing the participation of a cohort of students who were in groups conformed by the preferences of the students' schedules and the availability of space in each classroom. A questionnaire with rating scale items was applied: 29 items belonged to the Educational Motivation Scale, with five response options; and 24 items belonged to the Psychological Capital Scale, with six response options. The items on both scales demonstrated internal consistency in previous research. A psychologist carried out the data collection in several sessions that lasted approximately 20 minutes. The sample voluntarily answered the questionnaire. Structural equations were used to analyze the data. The confirmatory factor analysis technique was performed, since it allowed testing the hypothesis. The empirical model obtained had practical goodness of fit, since it presented a C2 = 26.51 (13 gl, p = .01). The practical goodness of fit was manifested in the fit values of .97 for BBN, .97 for BBNN and .98 for CFI. The RMSEA was equal to .06. The measurement model obtained was made up of four latent first-order variables (self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience); these variables formed a latent second-order variable called psychological capital that influenced the second-order variable called intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation was integrated by three first-order latent variables (intrinsic motivation to know, intrinsic motivation to accomplish, and intrinsic motivation to experience stimulation). A good-fit model identified the influence of psychological capital on intrinsic motivation, which meant that students had strong internal motivators to carry out their studies and predict successful performance according to some preliminary studies. The empirical model registered also had high factorial weights for hope and resilience. In this study, psychological capital (self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience) was associated with intrinsic motivation (intrinsic motivation to know, intrinsic motivation to accomplish, and intrinsic motivation to experience stimulation). In previous research, the relationship with motivation was more generic. According to the theory of self-determination, internal factors prevail to generate actions that affect several organizational behaviors.

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Resumen Se buscó identificar el perfil de motivación intrínseca (MI) y su relación con la perspectiva temporal en estudiantes universitarios del noroeste de México. En una muestra no probabilística por conveniencia de 553 estudiantes, se puso a prueba un modelo de motivación intrínseca, autoeficacia, orientación al logro, percepción escolar, morosidad y orientaciones temporales (pasado, presente y futuro). Se conformó un modelo estructural de MI que posee bondad de ajuste práctica adecuada. El modelo explica 48% de la variabilidad de la motivación intrínseca; destaca el efecto positivo de la orientación al logro (peso estructural=.65*) y el efecto negativo e indirecto (a través de la autoeficacia) de la morosidad (peso estructural=-.53*) sobre la MI. Y un efecto positivo de las orientaciones temporales (pasado negativo, presente hedonista y presente fatalista) sobre la morosidad (peso estructural=.54*). El estudio ofrece información sobre los aspectos que deben ser desarrollados en los estudiantes universitarios en relación con la motivación intrínseca.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to identify the intrinsic motivation (IM) profile and its relationship with time perspective in a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 553 students university students from a northwestern region in Mexico. Structural equation models were fitted for intrinsic motivation, with self-efficacy, achievement orientation, school perception, procrastination and temporal orientations (past, present and future) as direct and indirect predictors. A structural model of IM was formed that has adequate practical goodness-of-fit. The overall model explained 48% of the variance for intrinsic motivation. Achievement orientation was positively associated (structural weight =.65*) with intrinsic motivation while procrastination was negatively and indirectly (through self-efficacy) related (structural weight =.53*) to IM. Temporal orientations (negative past, hedonistic present and fatalistic present) were positively related to procrastination (structural weight =.54*). This study provides information regarding important predictors of intrinsic motivation that can be targeted among university students.

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ABSTRACT Background: Sports participation motivations can be intrinsic, extrinsic, or even amotivational. Few studies on adult participation in PA have been found in the Lebanese context. This study aims to: a) investigate significant differences in sports participation motivation across gender, age, occupation, and time of practice, and b) investigate sports participation motives that discriminated the best between those variables. Material and methods: The Arabic version of the Sport Motivation Scale was collected electronically from 531 volunteers practicing regular PA for the last six months. Gender, occupation, marital status, and time of practice were all analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal Wallis Test with 0.05 as level of significance. Results: Internal motivation subscales (particularly the intention to accomplish) were the most influential motives for both genders. A significant difference across gender was reported in the extrinsic motivation and amotivation subscales. Furthermore, age, occupation, marital status, and time of practice show significant differences in motivation factors either dependent or regardless of gender distribution (p<0.05). Conclusion: no significant differences in the intrinsic motivation for sports participation between genders. Other factors, on the other hand, had a substantial impact. Research contribution: these findings are intended to contribute to a better understanding of differences in motivation for participating in PA and to aid in its promotion among Lebanese adults

RESUMO Contexto: As motivações para a participação desportiva podem ser intrínsecas, extrínsecas ou mesmo amotivacionais. Poucos estudos sobre a participação de adultos em AF foram encontrados no contexto libanês. Este estudo tem como objetivos: a) investigar diferenças significativas na motivação para a prática desportiva em função do género, idade, profissão e tempo de prática, e b) investigar os motivos da prática desportiva que melhor discriminaram entre essas variáveis. Material e métodos: A versão árabe da Sport Motivation Scale foi coletada eletronicamente de 531 voluntários praticantes regulares de AF nos últimos seis meses. Gênero, ocupação, estado civil e tempo de atuação foram analisados por meio do teste U de Mann-Whitney e do teste de Kruskal Wallis com nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: As subescalas de motivação interna (particularmente a intenção de realizar) foram os motivos mais influentes para ambos os sexos. Uma diferença significativa entre os gêneros foi relatada nas subescalas de motivação extrínseca e amotivação. Além disso, idade, ocupação, estado civil e tempo de prática mostram diferenças significativas nos fatores de motivação dependentes ou independentes da distribuição por gênero (p<0,05). Conclusão: não houve diferenças significativas na motivação intrínseca para a prática desportiva entre os sexos. Outros fatores, por outro lado, tiveram um impacto substancial. Contribuição da pesquisa: esses achados pretendem contribuir para uma melhor compreensão das diferenças na motivação para participar da AF e auxiliar na sua promoção entre adultos libaneses.

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University students experience academic pressure, fatigue, and changes in their everyday and social lives during their transition into college. This study explored variables that influenced first-year students' stress, anxiety, and depression at a university in Chile. The remnant of long-term social unrest, which emerged at the end of the dictatorship in 1990, has lasted for more than three decades. It is present in the education sector and might reflect the negative emotional states that Chilean students still experience. In this way, students' capacity to distinguish and to regulate stress, anxiety, and depression is crucial, especially in contexts where intense negative emotional states occur; thus, more research is needed to achieve a richer understanding in academic settings. The study involved testing hypotheses over 6 months to undertake a regression-based path analysis using simple mediation and moderated mediation analysis. Results revealed that students' perceptions of their academic control mediated the relationship between their factor differentiation of emotional experiences and stress, anxiety, and depression. The indirect effect was statistically significantly moderated by intrinsic motivation. Consequently, the effect of their ability to differentiate emotions on stress, anxiety, and depression through the mediator changed due to the levels of intrinsic motivation. Implications and recommendations are discussed.

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Although the correlation between Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and concrete actions to set up a business or the Probability of Starting a Business (PSB) has been widely studied, the psychological factors that can affect this relationship have not yet been sufficiently addressed in the field of entrepreneurship. One of them is curiosity. Both at theoretical and empirical level, a distinction are usually made between two types of curiosity. I-type curiosity is associated with the anticipated pleasure of discovering something new, and D-type curiosity is associated with reducing uncertainty and eliminating unwanted states of ignorance. Consequently, this paper aims to analyze the moderating role that the types of curiosity play in the relationship between EO and PSB, considering their interaction with sociodemographic variables. The sample of this cross-sectional study consisted of 1,761 participants (convenience sampling of active workers; 49.8% men; mean age 38.88 years, SD = 12.53 years; 22.9% Colombian and 77.1% Spanish). The EO scale and a curiosity scale were applied. In addition, participants were asked, based on their perception, how likely they were to start their own business within the next 5 years. A simple moderation analysis was considered to test the moderating role of both types of curiosity in the relationship between EO and PSB. Next, a double moderation analysis was carried out in order to identify, which sociodemographic variables moderate the moderating effect of curiosity. The results show that only the D-type component moderates the relationship between EO and PSB: The higher the D-type curiosity, the stronger the association between EO and PSB. In terms of sociodemographic variables, neither culture nor gender showed a moderating effect on the moderation exerted by D-type curiosity. While, age did moderate the moderating effect of D-type curiosity on the relationship between EO and PSB. Results are discussed in terms of spirituality (attitudes, practices, and behaviors) and the resolution of problems associated with the entrepreneurial process, considering cognitive and psychological factors, particularly with an emphasis on explaining why only D-type curiosity shows a moderating effect. Finally, the limitations of the study and potential future lines of research are pointed out.

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O objetivo dessa investigação foi verificar as motivações para a prática esportiva de triatletas amadores e profissionais. Participaram desse estudo 12 triatletas, sendo 7 atletas profissionais (4 homens e 3 mulheres) e 5 atletas amadores (2 homens e 3 mulheres), com idades entre 19 e 67 anos. Utilizouse como instrumento de pesquisa uma entrevista semiestruturada a partir de um roteiro de questões previamente elaborado pelas pesquisadoras responsáveis, considerando as principais dimensões da motivação. Os dados foram analisados através da análise de conteúdo temática. Como resultado, triatletas são motivados por razões distintas, tanto de forma intrínseca (aptidão física, emoção, competência técnica e diversão), como extrínseca (reconhecimento social, atividades de grupo, competição e afiliação). Concluiu-se que condições como status social, preocupação com a forma física, intensa dedicação a modalidade e presença de motivações ora intrínsecas, ora extrínsecas, parecem ser motivos determinantes para ingresso e permanência de triatletas na modalidade.

The objective of this investigation was to verify the motivations for the sport practice of amateur and professional triathletes. Twelve triathletes participated in this study, 7 professional athletes (4 men and 3 women) and 5 amateur athletes (2 men and 3 women), aged between 19 and 67 years. A semistructured interview was used as a research instrument based on a script of questions previously prepared by the responsible researchers, considering the main dimensions of motivation. Data were analyzed through thematic content analysis. As a result, triathletes are motivated by different reasons, both intrinsically (physical fitness, emotion, technical competence and fun) and extrinsically (social recognition, group activities, competition and affiliation). It was concluded that conditions such as social status, concern with physical shape, intense dedication to the modality and the presence of either intrinsic or extrinsic motivations, seem to be determining reasons for entry and permanence of triathletes in the modality.

El objetivo de esta investigación fue verificar las motivaciones para la práctica deportiva de triatletas aficionados y profesionales. Doce triatletas participaron en este estudio, 7 atletas profesionales (4 hombres y 3 mujeres) y 5 atletas aficionados (2 hombres y 3 mujeres), con edades entre 19 y 67 años. Se utilizó como instrumento de investigación una entrevista semiestructurada a partir de un guión de preguntas previamente elaborado por los investigadores responsables, considerando las principales dimensiones de la motivación. Los datos fueron analizados a través del análisis de contenido temático. Como resultado, los triatletas están motivados por diferentes motivos, tanto intrínsecos (aptitud física, emoción, competencia técnica y diversión) como extrínsecos (reconocimiento social, actividades grupales, competencia y afiliación). Se concluyó que condiciones como el estatus social, la preocupación por la forma física, la intensa dedicación a la modalidad y la presencia de motivaciones intrínsecas o extrínsecas, parecen ser motivos determinantes para el ingreso y permanencia de los triatletas en la modalidad.

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Introducción. El sedentarismo es un problema de salud pública, siendo un riesgo latente para las enfermedades crónicas no trasmisibles. En un estudio previo en la Fundación Universitaria María Cano se encontró sedentarismo de 97% en estudiantes. El propósito del estudio es contribuir a la comprensión del comportamiento sedentario en estudiantes de fisioterapia, información clave para que la institución genere estrategias efectivas que incentiven la práctica físico-deportiva, considerando las motivaciones de los estudiantes. Metodología. Estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, de corte transversal. Participaron 178 estudiantes de Fisioterapia (I a VII semestre). Se aplicó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y el CAMIAF (Cuestionario de Actitudes, Motivaciones e Intereses hacia las Actividades Físico-deportivas). Resultados. Población joven, en su mayoría mujeres (77,5%), con edades entre 16 y 36 años, y media de 21,3 (DE: ±3,244). El 64% manifiesta no practicar deporte o actividad física (AF) de manera habitual. Se encuentra asociación significativa de la edad con los factores competencia (todas las variables), capacidad personal (por superarse), aventura (relacionarme y conocer gente), hedonismo (porque quiero ser celebre y popular) y forma física (para mejorar mi imagen y aspecto físico). El 92,2% de los participantes manifiestan que la Universidad motiva la práctica de AF con jornadas físicas permanentes (34,9%) y el incentivo académico (28,6%) Conclusiones. Entre las motivaciones para la práctica de AF predomina, en su orden, el factor competencia, social y recreativo, y el estético. El que genera menor motivación es el emocional. Limitaciones. El constructo motivacional es multidimensional; un abordaje cualitativo adicional podría mejorar la comprensión de los hallazgos.

Introduction. Sedentary lifestyle is a public health problem, being a latent risk for chronic non-communicable diseases. In a previous study at Fundación Universitaria María Cano, a sedentary lifestyle of 97% was found in students. The purpose of the study is to contribute to the understanding of sedentary behavior in physical therapy students, which is a key information for the institution to generate effective strategies to encourage sports and physical practice, considering the students' motivations. Methodology. A quantitative approach study, with a non-experimental and cross-sectional design. 178 physiotherapy students (1st to 7th semester) participated. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the CAMIAF (Questionnaire of Attitudes, Motivations, and Interests towards Physical-Sports Activities) were applied. Results. Young population, mostly women (77.5%), aged between 16 and 36, with an average of 21.3 (SD: ±3.244). Sixty-four percent stated that they did not practice sport or physical activity (PA) on a regular basis. A significant association was found between age and the following factors: competence (all variables), personal capacity (for self-im-provement), adventure (to socialize and meet people), hedonism (because I want to be famous and popular), and physical fitness (to improve my image and physical appear-ance). 92.2% of the participants state that the University motivates the practice of PA with permanent physical sessions (34.9%) and academic incentive (28.6%). Conclusions. Among the motivations for the practice of PA, the following factors predominate in this order: competition, social and recreational, and aesthetic. The least motivating factor was the emotional one.Limitations. The motivational construct is multidimensional; an additional quali-tative approach could improve the understanding of the findings.

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This study analyzes the relationship between work satisfaction, family satisfaction, and general well-being in high performance managers in Santiago, Chile. The importance of the satisfaction of intrinsic and extrinsic needs and motivations was examined to advance in the development of a positive organizational psychology, which investigates the factors that reinforce well-being. Seventy-five executives from large and medium-sized companies were surveyed and 8 in-depth interviews were carried out. The main predictors of well-being are, from family satisfaction, the family's ability to cope with stress and, from work satisfaction, extrinsic aspects such as material conditions of the job and stability, and intrinsic aspects such as recognition and the ability to organize one's own work. The more general regression model shows that extrinsic job and family satisfaction predict general well-being, not intrinsic satisfaction. The results are discussed in the framework of classical models of motivation, such as Herzberg's, their relationship to Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory, and the current study of well-being in organizations.

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The studies show a positive and direct relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction and intrinsic motivation of the students. However, there is a lack of studies that analyze the psychological processes that affect these relationships. For this reason, the purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of academic integration on the relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction and intrinsic motivation of Chilean university students. The participants were a total of 580 students from a university in northern Chile, 359 women and 221 men. The mediation analysis was performed by structural equations modeling, using the maximum likelihood method and the bootstrapping procedure with 10,000 iterations. The results indicated that academic integration partially mediated the relationship between basic psychological needs satisfaction and intrinsic motivation of the students. Therefore, the basic psychological needs satisfaction had an indirect effect on the intrinsic motivation of the students through academic integration. It is concluded that the academic integration constitutes a psychological process that promotes the development of intrinsic motivation for learning. The practical implications are discussed along with the limitations of the study and recommendations for future research.

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Abstract Motivation for teaching is key in the establishment and further development of high-quality higher education, as it affects teachers' investment in quality learning experiences for their students, as well as institutional efficacy and well-being. This study aimed to validate a questionnaire, originally developed in Belgium, designed to evaluate three dimensions (self-efficacy, interest, and effort) of intrinsic motivation for teaching for a different national population. The sample consisted of 616 academics working in public higher education institutions in Portugal. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted and internal consistency of items analyzed. The results show that the original dimensionality of the construct is confirmed in the Portuguese teachers' sample. Motivation for teaching in the Portuguese context is primarily explained by the following factors: personal efficacy, interest in the task, and effort placed on teaching responsibilities. A difference was found in that personal efficacy could not be divided in context and general personal efficacy.

Resumo A motivação para ensinar é fundamental para o desenvolvimento de ensino superior de qualidade, pois determina o investimento dos professores em experiências de aprendizagem de qualidade para os seus estudantes, bem como a eficácia e bem-estar institucionais. O estudo teve por objetivo a validação de um questionário, originalmente desenvolvido na Bélgica, destinado a avaliar três dimensões (autoeficácia, interesse e esforço) sobre motivação intrínseca para ensinar, para uma população nacional distinta. A amostra é composta por 616 acadêmicos que trabalham em instituições públicas de ensino superior em Portugal. Realizou-se a análise fatorial confirmatória e analisou-se a consistência interna dos itens para cada uma das dimensões avaliadas. Os resultados mostram que a dimensionalidade original do constructo é confirmada na amostra portuguesa, sendo a motivação para o ensino explicada principalmente pelos seguintes fatores: eficácia pessoal, interesse pelo trabalho e esforço nas responsabilidades de ensino. Não foram encontradas diferenças entre eficácia pessoal geral e eficácia pessoal contextual.

Resumen La motivación para la enseñanza es clave en el desarrollo de una educación superior de calidad, porque determina la inversión de los profesores en experiencias de aprendizaje de calidad para sus estudiantes, así como la eficacia institucional y el bienestar. El estudio tuvo como objetivo validar un cuestionario, desarrollado originalmente en Bélgica, destinado a evaluar tres dimensiones (autoeficacia, interés y esfuerzo) sobre la motivación intrínseca para la docencia, en una población nacional distinta. La muestra consistió en 616 académicos que trabajan en instituciones públicas de educación superior en Portugal. Se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio y se analizó la consistencia interna de los ítems por dimensión. La dimensionalidad original del constructo se confirma en la muestra portuguesa. La motivación para enseñar en este contexto se explica principalmente por los siguientes factores: eficacia personal, interés en la tarea y esfuerzo en la enseñanza. La diferencia que se encontró es que la eficacia personal no pudo dividirse en contextual y general.

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Abstract Self-efficacy is the belief each one has about their performance abilities. Motivation to learn is considered an important construct that encourages individuals to perform their tasks. This study aimed to verify the correlation between self-efficacy and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in teenagers, investigating potential differences related to gender and age - younger (14 to 16 years) and older (17 to 19 years) teenagers. 296 adolescents from 14 to 19 years old (M=16.03; SD=0.96) participated in the study, 57% female, 66% were students from public schools and 34% from private schools. The instruments used were: a sociodemographic data questionnaire, the Perceived General Self-Efficacy Scale and the Scale for Evaluation of Motivation to Learn for high school students. Descriptive analyses, Pearson correlation and Student's t-test for independent samples were performed. The results indicated a positive correlation between self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation, and a negative correlation between self-efficacy and extrinsic motivation. Girls showed higher averages in intrinsic motivation and boys higher averages in extrinsic motivation. Male participants achieve higher means of self-efficacy when compared to girls, and there was no statistically significant difference regarding age. The establishing of strategies in schools is important, once self-efficacy and motivation can interfere in the teenagers' learning process.

Resumen La autoeficacia se refiere a las creencias que cada individuo tiene acerca de sus propias capacidades para ejecutar una tarea, mientras que la motivación para aprender se considera un constructo de notoria importancia debido a que estimula al individuo a realizar sus tareas. Teniendo en cuenta estos dos conceptos, el objetivo de este estudio fue identificar la correlación entre la autoeficacia y la motivación intrínseca y extrínseca en adolescentes por medio de un análisis de las posibles diferencias en las medias por género y por franjas etarias -adolescentes de 14 a 16 años y de 17 a 19 años-. En total, participaron 296 adolescentes de 14 a 19 años (M = 16.03; DE = .96) -57 % de género femenino-, estudiantes de educación media de escuelas públicas (66 %) y privadas (34 %). Específicamente, se utilizó una ficha de datos sociodemográficos, la Escala de Autoeficacia General Percibida (EAGP) y la Escala de Motivación para Aprender (EMA-EM), instrumentos con los que se realizó un análisis de correlación de Pearson y el test t de Student para muestras independientes. Como resultados, se observó una correlación positiva entre la autoeficacia y la motivación intrínseca, una correlación negativa entre la autoeficacia y la motivación extrínseca, medias más altas para la motivación intrínseca en las mujeres y para la motivación extrínseca en los hombres, y medias más altas en autoeficacia en los hombres. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre las franjas etarias. Con esto, resulta fundamental establecer estrategias para las escuelas que tengan en cuenta que la autoeficacia y la motivación pueden interferir en el proceso de aprendizaje de los adolescentes.

Resumo A autoeficácia diz respeito às crenças que cada indivíduo tem sobre suas capacidades de desempenho. Já a motivação para aprender é considerada um construto importante que estimula o indivíduo a realizar suas tarefas. Neste estudo, objetivou-se verificar a correlação entre autoeficácia e motivação intrínseca e extrínseca em adolescentes, investigando possíveis diferenças nas médias por gênero e faixas etárias distintas -adolescentes mais novos (de 14 a 16 anos) e mais velhos (de 17 a 19 anos). Participaram do estudo 296 adolescentes de 14 a 19 anos (M = 16.03; DP = 0.96), 57 % do gênero feminino, estudantes de Ensino Médio de escolas públicas (66 %) e privadas (34 %). Foram utilizadas uma ficha de dados sociodemográficos, a Escala de Autoeficácia Geral Percebida e a Escala de Motivação para Aprender. Análises descritivas, correlação de Pearson e teste t de Student para amostras independentes foram realizados. Houve correlação positiva entre autoeficácia e motivação intrínseca, e correlação negativa entre autoeficácia e motivação extrínseca, sendo que as meninas apresentaram médias mais altas na motivação intrínseca e os meninos médias mais altas na motivação extrínseca. Os adolescentes do gênero masculino obtiveram maiores médias de autoeficácia quando comparados com as meninas, e não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa quanto às faixas etárias dos adolescentes. Portanto, estabelecer estratégias nas escolas é fundamental, uma vez que a autoeficácia e a motivação podem interferir no processo de aprendizagem dos adolescentes.

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A motivação para aprender é objeto de estudo de inúmeras disciplinas do conhecimento, pois está relacionada com a aprendizagem escolar. Este estudo objetiva investigar a motivação intrínseca (MI) e extrínseca (ME) em adolescentes do Ensino Médio de uma escola militar, verificando quais as diferenças nos tipos de motivação por sexo e faixa etária. Participaram 236 adolescentes de 14 a 18 anos (M=15,5; DP=0,84) de ambos os sexos, sendo 138 (59%) meninas. Foram utilizados como instrumentos para coleta de dados a Escala de Avaliação da Motivação para Aprender de Alunos do Ensino Médio (EMA-EM) e uma ficha de dados sociodemográficos. Foram realizadas análises estatísticas descritivas e teste t de Student. Os resultados evidenciaram que a MI é maior do que a ME. Quanto à faixa etária, houve diferença significativa apenas quanto à motivação total, tendo os adolescentes mais novos mais motivação do que os mais velhos. Os resultados são discutidos com base na teoria motivacional intrínseca e extrínseca e demonstram que, no geral, os adolescentes estão motivados para a aprendizagem.

Motivation to learn is the object of study of many subject areas of knowledge as it relates to school learning. This study aims to investigate the motivation to learn and its components intrinsic motivation/IM and extrinsic motivation/EM in high school adolescents of a military school, checking differences in the types of motivation by gender and age. Participants were 236 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years old (M=15.5, SD=0.84) of both genders, being 138 (59%) girls. They were used as instruments for data collection The Learning Motivation Assessment Scale for High School Students (EMA-EM) and a form of socio-demographic data. Data analyzes were performed using descriptive statistical analysis and Student's test. The results showed that the IM is greater than the EM. In relation to age, there was only a significant difference for total motivation, with younger teens being more motivated than the elders. The results are discussed based on the intrinsic and extrinsic motivational theory and demonstrate that, in general, adolescents are motivated to learn.

La motivación para aprender es objeto de estudio en numerosas disciplinas del conocimiento, ya que se relaciona con el aprendizaje escolar. Este estudio tiene como objetivo investigar la motivación para aprender y sus componentes (motivación intrínseca/MI y extrínseca/ME) en adolescentes de la escuela secundaria, comprobando las diferencias en los tipos de motivación por sexo y por edad. Participaron 236 adolescentes de 14 a 18 años (M=15,5; DE=0,84) de ambos sexos, y 138 (59%) niñas. Fueron utilizados como instrumentos para la recolección de datos la Motivación para Aprender de Alumnos de la Escuela Secundária (EMA-ES) y una forma de datos sociodemográficos. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando el análisis estadístico descriptivo y prueba t de Student. Los resultados mostraron que la MI es mayor que la ME. Cuanto a la edad, no hubo una diferencia significativa, sólo para la motivación total, con los adolescentes más jóvenes siendo más motivados que sus mayores. Los resultados se discuten en base a la teoría de la motivación intrínseca y extrínseca y demuestran que, en general, los adolescentes están motivados para el aprendizaje.

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A motivação no contexto escolar é um tema muito discutido na contemporaneidade da educação em diferentes espaços e culturas. O presente estudo tratou do constructo motivação à luz da Teoria da Autodeterminação e buscou avaliar a motivação para aprender de crianças dos primeiros anos do ensino fundamental de duas realidades culturais distintas: Brasil e Chile. Participaram da pesquisa 528 crianças, sendo 268 brasileiras e 260 chilenas que responderam a dois questionários sobre motivação. O método utilizado foi para análise dos dados foi do tipo descritivo com delineamentos de levantamento e correlacional. Os resultados evidenciaram que a maioria das crianças, dos dois contextos investigados, se revelou motivada para aprender. A discussão dos resultados considerou as implicações educacionais das duas realidades culturais.

The motivation in the school context is a much discussed theme in the contemporaneity of education in different places and cultures. The present study dealt with the motivation construct in the light of the Self Determination Theory and sought to evaluate the motivation to learn from the first years of elementary school in two different cultural realities: Brazil and Chile. A total of 528 children participated in the study, of which 268 were Brazilian and 260 were Chilean who answered two questionnaires on motivation. The method used was for descriptive data analysis with survey designs and correlational. The results showed that most of the children in the two contexts investigated were motivated to learn. The discussion of the results considered the educational implications of the two cultural realities.

La motivación en el contexto escolar es un tema muy discutido en la contemporaneidad de la educación en diferentes espacios y culturas. En el presente estudio se trató del constructo motivación a la luz de la Teoría de la Autodeterminación y se buscó evaluar la motivación para aprender de niños de los primeros años de la enseñanza primaria de dos realidades culturales distintas: Brasil y Chile. Participaron de la investigación 528 niños, siendo 268 brasileñas y 260 chilenas que respondieron a dos cuestionarios acerca de la motivación. El método utilizado fue para análisis de los datos fue del tipo descriptivo con delineamientos de levantamiento y correlacional. Los resultados evidenciaron que la mayoría de los niños, de los dos contextos investigados, se reveló motivada para aprender. La discusión de los resultados considerólas implicaciones educacionales de las dos realidades culturales.

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Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar la predicción del compromiso en practicantes de musculación a través de las estrategias de comunicación (verbal, no verbal y evitación de barreras) del monitor, la motivación intrínseca y el disfrute en la actividad. Participaron 287 personas practicantes de musculación de centros deportivos, a los que se les midió la percepción de comunicación y las barreras de comunicación con el técnico, la motivación intrínseca, el disfrute y el grado de compromiso deportivo. El resultado del análisis de regresión lineal mostró que el uso adecuado de estrategias de comunicación verbal, no verbal y la evitación de barreras en la comunicación, así como altos niveles de motivación intrínseca y de disfrute en la práctica predecían el compromiso futuro de los practicantes. De esta forma, el uso de estrategias eficaces de comunicación del técnico de musculación durante la interacción con los practicantes, siempre que la motivación sea alta, posibilitaría una mayor adherencia a la práctica.

Abstract The purpose of this paper was to test the predictive power of the channels of communication used by fitness monitor, the intrinsic motivation and the enjoyment of the activity, in the commitment of fitness. 287 gym fitness were involved in the study to which were analyzed the degree of perceived communication and the communicational barriers with the monitor, the intrinsic motivation, the enjoyment and the level of sport commitment. The result of linear regression analysis showed that the use of channels of communication verbal, no-verbal and the avoidance of communication barriers, as well as high levels of intrinsic motivation and enjoyment during the practice, predicted a future commitment of the participants. In this way, the use of effective communication strategies by the fitness monitor during the interaction with practitioners would increase the motivation of individuals allowing a greater adherence to practice.

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Resumen El presente trabajo analiza las propiedades psicométricas del Work Preference Inventory (WPI; Amabile, Hill, Hennessey & Tighe, 1994) traducido al español, en una muestra de 762 participantes mexicanos de entre 17 y 27 años. La consistencia interna del instrumento indica un alfa de Cronbach general de 0.72, así como de 0.71 para la escala de motivación intrínseca y de 0.69 para la de motivación extrínseca. Se realizaron análisis factoriales para agrupar los reactivos en dos escalas primarias y cuatro secundarias. Además, se hizo la baremación a partir de la muestra estudiada. Los resultados indican que el WPI es un instrumento válido y confiable para medir la motivación en poblaciones universitarias.

Abstract In the present study was analyzed the psychometric properties of the Work Preference Inventory (WPI; Amabile, Hill, Hennessey & Tighe, 1994) translated into Spanish, in a sample of 762 Mexican participants between 17 and 27 years old. The internal consistency of the instrument indicates a general Cronbach alpha of 0.72, as well as 0.71 and 0.69 for intrinsic and extrinsic motivation scales, respectively. Factor analyzes were performed to pool the items in two primary and four secondary scales. In addition, the norms were developed ​​from the study sample. The results indicate that the WPI is a valid and reliable instrument to measure motivation in college populations.

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OBJECTIVE: Emotional creativity (EC) implies experiencing a complex emotional life, which is becoming increasingly necessary in societies that demand innovation and constant changes. This research studies the relation of EC as a dispositional trait with intrinsic motivation (IM) and academic engagement (AE). METHODS: A sample of 428 university Chilean students, 36.5% men and 63.5% women, with ages from 18 to 45 years-old (M = 20.37; DT = 2.71). Additionally, the mediating function of class-related positive emotions in this relation is explored. RESULTS: The obtained data indicate that developing high levels of dispositional EC enhances the activation of positive emotions, such as gratitude, love and hope, in the classroom. Furthermore, EC predicts IM and AE of university students by the experience of positive emotions. CONCLUSION: These results compel us to be aware of the importance that university students can understand the complexity of the emotional processes they undergo. A greater control of these emotions would allow students to maintain higher levels of interest in their studies at the different educational stages and to avoid the risk of school failure.

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El estudio comprobó un modelo predictivo del apoyo social de autonomía del practicante sobre la relación con los demás, a su vez sobre la motivación intrínseca; está sobre el disfrute, y por último, se comprobó la predicción del disfrute sobre el motivo fitness/salud. Se utilizó una muestra de 682 practicantes de actividades físicas no competitivas con una edad media de 35.50 ± 11.70 años. Los resultados del modelo de ecuaciones estructurales mostraron una predicción positiva del apoyo a la autonomía del practicante hacia la relación con los demás, esta predijo la motivación intrínseca, que a su vez predijo el disfrute y finalmente el motivo de fitness/salud. Se discuten los resultados en pro de valorar la importancia de fomentar el disfrute en los practicantes para incrementar la práctica física saludable.

This study tested a predictive model of perception of supportive autonomy coaching on the relatedness mediator, this mediator on intrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation on enjoyment and enjoyment on the fitness / health motive. A sample of 682 practitioners of non-competitive physical activities with a mean age of 35.50 ± 11.70 years, participated in the study. The results of structural equation model showed a positive prediction of supportive autonomy coaching on the relatedness mediator, relatedness on intrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation on enjoyment and enjoyment on the fitness/health motive with 51% of variance. These results do appreciate the importance of promoting the enjoyment on practitioners to enhance the healthy physical practice.

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Resumen El propósito principal de la presente investigación fue elaborar y probar un modelo estructural de la motivación intrínseca entre estudiantes de la Universidad de Sonora hacia los currículos de sus respectivas carreras. Un objetivo secundario fue superar las limitaciones del modelo de motivación intrínseca elaborado entre estudiantes de la UNAM. Se emplearon 8 escalas psicométricas desarrolladas por los autores en estudios previos, las cuales presentaron valores satisfactorios de confiabilidad y validez. El modelo sometido a prueba fue similar al de la muestra de la UNAM, excepto por la ausencia de las variables percepción escolar y valor, las cuales presentaron correlaciones bajas no significativas con la mayoría de las variables. El ajuste del modelo fue satisfactorio como lo evidencian los valores de diversos índices. La proporción de varianza explicada de la motivación intrínseca fue relativamente alta (0.498). Las 3 variables con los efectos directos más grandes sobre dicha motivación fueron autoeficacia, orientación al logro y certeza en la elección de carrera. La morosidad, tan común en los salones de clase, afecta negativamente a la autoeficacia, a la orientación al logro y a la motivación intrínseca, y a su vez, es reforzada por la evitación al trabajo y el temor al fracaso.

Abstract The main purpose of this research was to develop and test a structural model of intrinsic motivation among students of the University of Sonora to the curriculum of their careers. A secondary objective was to overcome the limitations of the model developed among students of the UNAM. Eight psychometric scales developed by the authors in previous studies were used, which showed satisfactory reliability and validity values. The model tested was similar to the sample of the UNAM, except for the absence of school perception and value variables, which showed no significant low correlations with most of the variables. The model fit was satisfactory as suggested by the values of various indexes. The proportion of variance explained by intrinsic motivation was relatively high (0.498). The 3 variables with the greatest direct impact on intrinsic motivation were self-efficacy, achievement orientation and certainty in career choice. Procrastination, so common in classrooms, negatively affects the self-efficacy, the achievement orientation and intrinsic motivation, and in turn, is reinforced by the work avoidance and fear of failure.