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Elliot AJ, Faler J, McGregor HA, Campbell WK, Sedikides C, Harackiewicz JM. Competence Valuation as a Strategic Intrinsic Motivation Process. Pers Soc Psychol Bull 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0146167200269004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
This research investigated the strategic use of competence valuation in achievement settings and examined the consequences of implementing this self-enhancement strategy for intrinsic motivation. In two studies, participants reported higher competence valuation following positive feedback; in turn, competence valuation was positively related to intrinsic motivation. Competence valuation mediated the direct relationship between feedback and intrinsic motivation, and this mediation was independent of perceived competence, which also served a mediational function. Study 2 identified the specific nature of the observed effects. Participants receiving positive feedback reported higher competence valuation (and perceived competence), which led to enhanced intrinsic motivation; the reciprocal processes were not operative for those receiving negative feedback.
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Affiliation(s)
- A J Infante
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7810
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