Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning: A Multivariate Multilevel Analysis

• Main Author: Wondimu Ahmed
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: ERPA 2017-09-01
• Series: International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies
• Subjects: Motivation; Self-regulated learning; Multilevel multivariate analysis; Mathematics
• Online Access: http://www.ijpes.com/frontend//articles/pdf/v4i3/v04-i03-01pdf.pdf

This study investigated the relationship between motivation and self-regulated learning (SRL) in a nationally representative sample of 5245, 15-year-old students in the USA. A multivariate multilevel analysis was conducted to examine the role of three motivational variables (self-efficacy, intrinsic value & instrumental value) in predicting three SRL strategies (memorization, elaboration & control). The results showed that compared to self-efficacy, intrinsic value and instrumental value of math were stronger predictors of memorization, elaboration and control strategies. None of the motivational variables had a stronger effect on one strategy than the other. The findings suggest that the development of self-regulatory skills in math can be greatly enhanced by helping students develop positive value of and realistic expectancy for success in math.