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FAM
Fragebogen zur aktuellen Motivation
Short abstract
The FAM assesses current learning motivation and is used to measure learning and performance situations. It consists of four scales (fear of failure, interest, probability of success, challenge) with a total of 18 items. Starting point for the test design was an examination of the learning situation on the computer. Reliability: The internal consistencies according to Cronbach ranged between alpha = .66 and alpha = .90. Validity: The factorial validity was checked and resulted in a four-factor structure with 58.4 % explanation of variance. Rheinberg and colleagues (2001) report that current motivation correlates with later learning behaviour and learning performance. Differences in mean values and correlations were found for different types of tasks and learners. In addition, the test authors were able to demonstrate that the factors challenge and interest can predict performance, but these depend on the learning task and the number of learning sessions. Calculations of scale intercorrelation showed high correlations, contrary to the assumption of independence of the four factors.
Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID). (2019). Open Test Archive: FAM. Fragebogen zur aktuellen Motivation. Available at: https://www.testarchiv.eu/en/test/9004322
Citation
Rheinberg, F., Vollmeyer, R. & Burns, B. D. (2019). FAM. Ein Fragebogen zur Erfassung aktueller Motivation in Lern- und Leistungssituationen [Verfahrensdokumentation aus PSYNDEX Tests-Nr. 9004322 und Fragebogen]. In Leibniz-Zentrum für Psychologische Information und Dokumentation (ZPID) (Hrsg.), Testarchiv. Trier: ZPID..
https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.4486
Short information
Short Name FAM
English Name Questionnaire on Current Motivation
Authors Rheinberg, F., Vollmeyer, R., Burns, B. D.
Published in Test archive 2019
Copyright/Licence Copyright Autoren; CC-BY-SA 4.0
Key words Motivation, Achievement Motivation, Learning, Interests, Achievement, Comprehension
Language versions deu
Construct Current Motivation
Application age No restriction.
Item number 18 items
Subscales (1) Fear of failure, (2) Probability of success, (3) Interest, (4) Challenge
Application Time A few minutes.
Interpretation time A few minutes.
Internal consistency: Cronbach's Alpha = .66-.90.
Findings on factorial and prognostic validity; correlations with later learning behaviour and learning performance; mean value or correlation differences for different types of tasks and learners; high scale intercorrelation of the four factors.
None; Reference data: Means and standard deviations.
Applications Research
There is no abstract in English available. Short information about the measure can be found under Overview. More can be found on the German pages.
There is no review in English available. Short information about the measure can be found under Overview. More can be found on the German pages.
First published in
Rheinberg, F., Vollmeyer, R. & Burns, B. D. (2001). FAM: Ein Fragebogen zur Erfassung aktueller Motivation in Lern- und Leistungssituationen. Diagnostica, 47 (2), 57-66. PSYNDEX Dok.-Nr. 0145590
Contact information
Prof. i.R. Dr. Falko Rheinberg, Institut für Psychologie der Universität Potsdam, Lehrstuhl Allgemeine Psychologie II, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24/25, OT Golm, D-14476 Potsdam
Prof. Dr. Regina Vollmeyer, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Pädagogische Psychologie, PEG-Gebäude, Raum 5.G185, Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6, D-60629 Frankfurt am Main
Dr. Bruce D. Burns, School of Psychology, Griffith Taylor Building (A19), The University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia