A Factor Analytic Examination of the Achievement Goal Questionnaire–Revised Supports a Three-Factor Model

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2014

School

Psychology

Abstract

The literature in achievement goals includes mixed results as to the factor structure of achievement goal measures, particularly the Achievement Goal Questionnaire–Revised (AGQ–R). In a sample of 1,496 undergraduate students (600 men, 891 women, 5 unreported sex; M age = 20.6 yr., SD = 3.2), the AGQ–R was subjected to an exploratory factor analysis that suggested three factors. Then, in a different sample of 1,125 undergraduate students (270 men, 750 women, 5 unreported sex; M age = 21.7 yr., SD = 5.4), the measure was subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis, in which a three-factor solution, again, showed the best fit to the observed data. The implications of these results for the measurement of achievement goals are discussed.

Publication Title

Psychological Reports

Volume

115

Issue

2

First Page

400

Last Page

414

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