Academic motivation

Dear respondent

The following survey has been put together by students from the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University as part of their course work in a master course about survey methods.

In this course, students are supposed to set up a number of questions and test the quality of the survey by collecting real-life data from respondents. The questions can focus on a variety of experiences, thoughts, opinions or feelings. We would appreciate if you would take the time to complete the survey, which should typically take no more than 10 to 15 minutes. There are no correct or wrong answers; we are interested in your experience.

This study adheres to the ethical principles for conducting research, even though the study is set within an educational setting. Your participation is voluntary, and you can stop responding and quit the study at any time if you would want to do so. No information allowing any personal identification is included. This means that we have no way of identifying individual respondents. Also, all data collected are handled according to the ethical and scientific guidelines when it comes to the reporting of findings. Only the students in this master course and the course teachers have access to the data. Data is saved during the course period, but deleted as soon as all students have finished the course.

To participate, you first need to provide informed consent to clarify that you have understood what it means to participate. Please note that your consent is needed to access the online questionnaire.

Should you have any questions about this, do not hesitate to contact me as the course leader: jhn@psychology.su.se

Johnny Hellgren

Associate Professor in Work and Organizational Psychology

Department of Psychology

Stockholm University

If you want to participate, please click on the button below to provide informed consent.

Instructions:

The following survey consists of statements about your academic motivation and study experiences. Please read each statement carefully and indicate how much you agree or disagree by selecting the option that best matches your view. For each statement, use the following scale:

1	2	3	4	5
Strongly disagree				Strongly agree

There are no right or wrong answers — your honest responses are important for our research.

All information you provide will remain confidential and will be used only for research purposes.

Thank you very much for your participation!

If you want to participate, please click 'Yes' below to provide informed consent.

How old are you?

I identify myself as:

Male
Female
Non-binary
Other: ____

I doubt my ability to study.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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I complete my academic tasks within my own time schedule.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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People close to me show interest in my studies.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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I am confident that I can overcome academic challenges.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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I have a structure for my studies.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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I feel that I have access to support from the university.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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I am good at studying.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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10.

I have someone I can ask for help when I’m struggling in my studies.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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11.

During a typical week, I’m motivated to study.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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12.

I feel comfortable seeking guidance in my studies.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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13.

I enjoy completing difficult tasks.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

14.

If I make a study-plan, I follow it.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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15.

I enjoy the time I spend studying.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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16.

I have strategies to stay motivated when studying.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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17.

Getting a high-paying job motivates me to study.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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18.

I can stick to a stable study routine.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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19.

I believe I can get good grades.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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20.

I have people who encourage me when I face obstacles in my studies.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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21.

I am not easily distracted when I study.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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22.

I study hard to avoid negative outcomes.

	1 Strongly disagree	2	3	4	5 Strongly agree
	1 Strongly disagree, answer alternative for	2, answer alternative for	3, answer alternative for	4, answer alternative for	5 Strongly agree, answer alternative for

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