Brief Academic Motivation Scale, BAMS Test - the question form
Questions: 16 · 3 minutes
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1. I find studying interesting.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Corresponds completely
2. Studying is enjoyable for me; I like solving difficult problems.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither one nor the other
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
3. Because I would feel ashamed if I did poorly in my studies.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
4. I have no choice, because attendance is recorded.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Corresponds completely
5. I enjoy studying because it is interesting.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
6. I feel satisfied when I am working on solving challenging academic tasks.
1 - Does not correspond at all
2 - Rather does not correspond
3 - Somewhere in between
4 - Rather corresponds
5 - Fully corresponds
7. Because I feel obligated to study.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
8. To avoid problems with the dean's office and exams.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
9. I attend university classes because I simply enjoy learning and discovering new things.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither one nor the other
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
10. I enjoy solving difficult problems and making intellectual effort.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Corresponds completely
11. Because studying is a duty that I cannot neglect.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither nor
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
12. Because people close to me would disapprove if I did poorly in my studies.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
13. I really enjoy learning new material in class.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
14. I attend classes simply because I enjoy learning, solving challenging problems, and feeling competent.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Corresponds somewhat not
3 – Neither
4 – Corresponds somewhat
5 – Fully corresponds
15. Because once I enrolled at the university, I have to attend classes and study.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
16. I attend out of habit; honestly, I do not really know why.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Corresponds completely
1. I find studying interesting.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
2. I enjoy studying; I like solving difficult problems.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
3. Because I would feel ashamed if I did poorly in my studies.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
4. I have no other choice because attendance is recorded.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
5. I enjoy studying because it is interesting.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
6. I feel satisfied when I am working on solving difficult academic tasks.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
7. Because I feel I ought to study.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
8. To avoid problems with the dean’s office and exams.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Corresponds completely
9. I attend classes because I enjoy learning and discovering new things.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
10. I enjoy solving difficult problems and putting in intellectual effort.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
11. Because studying is a duty that I cannot neglect.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
12. Because people close to me would disapprove of me if I did poorly in my studies.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Somewhere in between
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Corresponds completely
13. I really enjoy learning new material in class.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
14. I attend classes because I enjoy learning, solving challenging problems, and feeling competent.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Corresponds rather poorly
3 – Neither
4 – Corresponds rather well
5 – Corresponds completely
15. Because once I enrolled at the university, I have to attend classes and study.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither one nor the other
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds
16. I attend classes out of habit; honestly, I am not sure why.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Rather does not correspond
3 – Neither one nor the other
4 – Rather corresponds
5 – Fully corresponds