Scientific Research Motivation Assessment Test
Learn what truly drives your scientific work in about 13 minutes. Get a clear, detailed motivation profile to support hiring, mentoring, and your own growth.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Indirect Motivation Subsystem (IMS)
Average
26.2
Normal range
18.5 — 33.8
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Reflective motivational subsystem (Rms)
Average
34.5
Normal range
28.1 — 40.8
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Subsystem of Antimotivation (SoA)
Average
21.8
Normal range
15.6 — 28.1
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Cognitive Motivational Subsystem (CMS)
Average
25.2
Normal range
17.3 — 33.1
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Value-Motivational Subsystem (VS)
Average
25.4
Normal range
18.7 — 32.2
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Subsystem of Internal Motivation (SoIM)
Average
21.5
Normal range
15.6 — 27.4
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Safety Motivation Subsystem (SMS)
Average
30.4
Normal range
25 — 35.8
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Achievement Motivation Subsystem (AMS)
Average
24.6
Normal range
19.4 — 29.8
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Subsystem "competition" (S")
Average
32.4
Normal range
27.3 — 37.6
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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External Motivational Subsystem (EMS)
Average
26.2
Normal range
18.6 — 33.8
min.
7
max.
49
Majority
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Overall Level of Motivation (OLoM)
Average
327.6
Normal range
266 — 389.2
min.
70
max.
490
Majority
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this assessment measure?
It measures multiple directions of motivation related to professional scientific work. Results form a profile showing which motives are stronger or weaker relative to one another.
Who is this assessment intended for?
It is intended for individuals engaged in scientific work, including researchers, lecturers, and graduate students. It may also be used by supervisors or HR staff for selection and development decisions.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 13 minutes. The assessment includes 70 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the response that best matches typical behavior and preferences in scientific work. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single item.
Is there a validity or lie scale in the online version?
No, the online version does not include a lie scale. Scores reflect only the motivational scales included in the profile.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Scientific Research Motivation Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs
Motivation is a central determinant of persistence and performance in academic and research settings. The Scientific Research Motivation Assessment is a self-report measure designed to characterize an individual’s motivational profile related to scientific work, including the relative strength of different motivational orientations.
The instrument consists of 70 items and typically requires about 13 minutes to complete. Items are organized to sample multiple, relatively distinct dimensions, supporting a profile-based interpretation rather than a single global score. The Scientific Research Motivation Assessment is attributed to Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan and is intended for use in research, training, and organizational contexts where understanding motivation for scientific activity may inform supervision, professional development, or related decision-making.
Author: Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan
Literature: Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Plenum Press. 1985.
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