Cong Wang-Purdue-University-Dissertation.pdf (2.13 MB)
Download file“Learning is not always fun, but it is fine” Effects of Rationale Generation on Autonomous Motivation and Learning in Uninteresting but Required Academic Activities
This dissertation aimed to study the effects of rationale generation on college students’ autonomous motivation. Specific research questions were: (1) to investigate the relations among rationale generation, motivation, and learning through the lens of SDT; (2) to examine the causal effects of rationale generation on autonomous motivation and learning performance; and (3) to understand students’ perceptions of successful motivation strategies during uninteresting but required academic activity. An explanatory sequential mixed method design was used to answer these questions.
History
Degree Type
- Doctor of Philosophy
Department
- Educational Studies
Campus location
- West Lafayette