Friday, December 29, 2006

Trait intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, academic performance, and creativity in Hong Kong college students

Moneta & Siu (2002) examined the effects of trait intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, measured by the Work Preference Inventory (WPI; T. M. Amabile et al, 1994), on creativity and academic performance in Hong Kong college students (aged 18-24 yrs). In an experimental creative writing task, intrinsic motivation correlated with creativity. In a follow-up study, intrinsic motivation correlated negatively with yr-1 grade point average (GPA), whereas extrinsic motivation correlated positively. Findings suggest that our college environment discourages intrinsic motivation and creativity.

Moneta, Giovanni B & Siu, Christy MY. (2002). Trait intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, academic performance, and creativity in Hong Kong college students. Journal of College Student Development. Vol 43 (5): 664-683

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