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Adolescent Dominant Motivation Assessment

Adolescent Dominant Motivation Assessment Test

Understand what drives a teen’s choices and behavior in about 6 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight to tailor support, communication, and intervention to what matters most right now.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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11/20

Spiritual and Moral Motivation (SaMM)

Measures the extent to which a teenager’s choices are guided by internal values, moral principles, and meaningful emotional attachments.

Lower orientation

Moderate orientation

Higher orientation

0 – 6: Lower orientation | 7 – 13: Moderate orientation | 14 – 20: Higher orientation

A score of 11 indicates a moderate spiritual-moral orientation, suggesting values and ethical ideals influence decisions alongside other motives.

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2/20

Egocentric (E)

Measures the extent to which a teenager prioritizes personal goals and self-interest in decisions and interactions.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting the teenager is currently less focused on personal gain and more likely to consider factors beyond their own immediate interests.

example score

9/20

Hedonistic (H)

Measures the extent to which a teenager is motivated by seeking pleasure and comfort while avoiding unpleasant experiences.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not dominant tendency to prioritize enjoyable and comfortable experiences.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use it to quickly understand what drives a teen and to choose an effective support or behavior-change strategy.

Teachers and homeroom advisors

34%OF USERS

They take it to improve communication, motivation in learning, and classroom management by matching approaches to what matters most to the teen.

Youth social workers

25%OF USERS

They use it to tailor prevention and intervention plans by spotting whether a teen is driven more by pleasure, self-interest, or values.

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Spiritual and moral (Sam)

Average

11.4

Normal range

8.1 — 14.7

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Egocentric (E)

Average

6.2

Normal range

2.9 — 9.5

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Hedonistic (H)

Average

6.9

Normal range

3.5 — 10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It identifies which motivation currently has the strongest influence on a teenager’s choices and behavior. It classifies responses into hedonistic, egocentric, or spiritual-moral orientation.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Estimated completion time is about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 30 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the statement that most closely matches the current state and typical reactions. Avoid choosing based on what seems socially expected.

How should results be interpreted?

Results indicate the predominant motivational orientation at the time of testing, not a fixed trait. Interpretation should consider context, recent events, and other assessment information.

Who can use the results and for what purposes?

Results may support psychological, educational, or social work planning and communication strategies. They may also be used in research to describe group patterns and compare conditions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Adolescent Dominant Motivation Assessment Test

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This self-report questionnaire is designed to clarify motivational priorities that may influence adolescents’ choices and behavior. The Adolescent Dominant Motivation Assessment evaluates the relative prominence of pleasure/avoidance motives, self-focused goal motives, and values-based or relational motives.

The measure contains 30 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Respondents indicate which statements best reflect their current motivations, and results are interpreted as a profile of dominant motivational orientation; clinical use should consider developmental context and other assessment data.

The Adolescent Dominant Motivation Assessment is commonly referenced in relation to motivational theory described by Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan and may be used to inform case conceptualization, intervention planning, or research on adolescent motivation.

Author: Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan

Literature: Eccles, J. S., & Wigfield, A. Motivational beliefs, values, and goals. Annual Review of Psychology. 2002.

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