How motivated are you right now?

The Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS) measures intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in various situations. It was developed by Guay, Vallerand, and Blanchard in 2000 and has been widely used in research. The scale consists of 16 items that measure four types of motivation: intrinsic motivation, identified regulation, external regulation, and amotivation. Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for the inherent enjoyment or interest in the activity itself. Identified regulation is engaging in an activity because it aligns with one's values or goals. External regulation is engaging in an activity for external reasons, such as rewards or to avoid punishment. Amotivation refers to a lack of motivation for the activity. Researchers can use the SIMS to assess the situational motivation of participants and gain insight into the factors that influence their behavior and performance.

Resources:

• Guay, F., Vallerand, R. J., & Blanchard, C. (2000). On the assessment of situational intrinsic and extrinsic motivation: The Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS). Motivation and Emotion, 24 (3), 175–213. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005614228250
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Parameters
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What data is collected? How is it scored?
The following variables are recorded:

• SIMS_intrinsic_motivation
• SIMS_identified_regulation
• SIMS_external_regulation
• SIMS_amotivation

Raw data: 16 items divided into 4 subscales.

Calculation:
SIMS_intrinsic_motivation = Average of the intrinsic_motivation items (1, 5, 9, 13)
SIMS_identified_regulation = Average of the identified_regulation items (2, 6, 10, 14)
SIMS_external_regulation = Average of the external_regulation items (3, 7, 11, 15)
SIMS_amotivation = Average of the amotivation items (4, 8; 12; 16)