smoking is the most common addictive drug and is the main gate for other substance abuse. relapse is one of the main problems in smoking cessation programs. smoking abstinence self-efficacy plays a basic role in preventing of re-addiction or relapse after quitting smoking. the aim of this study was to construct and validate smoking abstinence self-efficacy scale for iranian population. at the f...

The current study developed and validated a holistic domain-specific scale for measuring the second language (L2) learning experience within framework of L2 Motivational Self System. Underpinned by positive psychology theories, preliminary item pool was generated through combining insights from extant measurements, interviews with Chinese learners various L2s (e.g. Japanese, French, German, Spa...

BACKGROUND Although human resources for health have received increased attention by health systems decision-makers and researchers in recent years, insufficient attention has been paid to understanding the factors that influence the performance of health workers. This empirical study investigates the factors that are associated with health worker motivation over time among public sector primary...

A correlational study examined relationships between motivational orientation, self-regulated learning, and classroom academic performance for 173 seventh graders from eight science and seven English classes. A self-report measure of student self-efficacy, intrinsic value, test anxiety, self-regulation, and use of learning strategies was administered, and performance data were obtained from wor...

This paper examines the relationship between dispositional goal orientations, the perception of different motivational climates and physical self-concept in physical education classes. An additional purpose was to examine the nature of these relationships among boys and girls. Eight hundred and eighty-four students from a large Spanish metropolitan school district were participants in this stud...

The purpose of this study was to determine how three different measures of motivation (cognitive motivation, taking steps, and self-efficacy for change and maintenance) predict substance use outcomes after engaging in a Motivational Interviewing intervention. Participants were 225 high school students enrolled in Project Reducing the Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Youth (Project READY), a NIDA...

The present study investigated the effects of a self-monitoring strategy on web-based language learning. Both students’ academic performance and their motivational beliefs were investigated. The interaction between the use of a self-monitoring strategy and the level of learners’ English proficiency was also examined. A total of 99 college students who were enrolled in classes for Freshmen Engli...