McAuley and Tammen (1989) The effects of subjective and objective competitive outcomes on intrinsic motivation

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The effects of subjective and objective competitive outcomes on intrinsic motivation

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CONTRIBUTORS:

	Author:	McAuley, E. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
	Author:	Tammen, V. V. (Concordia University-Irvine)

JOURNAL:

Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (JSEP), 11(1), 84 - 93.

YEAR:

1989

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

basketball; intrinsic-motivation; jump-shot; evaluation; achievement

DISCIPLINE:

No discipline assigned

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https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=234731&title=234731

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-340-402 (Last edited on 2002/02/27 18:43:54 US/Mountain)

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ABSTRACT:
The present study was designed to assess the effects of subjective and objective competitive outcomes on intrinsic motivation following completion of a one-on-one basketball jump-shooting competition. Researchers all too often operationalize competitive outcomes in terms of winning and losing, and neglect to examine performance from the subjective perspective of the individual. The intrinsic motivation of winners and losers and individuals high and low in perceived success were compared by employing a multidimensional measure of intrinsic motivation. Results indicated that both winners and high success individuals displayed significantly greater intrinsic motivation than losers and low success individuals, respectively. However, multivariate analyses of variance demonstrated significant differences only between the perceived success groups when intrinsic motivation was examined at a multidimensional level. Specifically, high success individuals perceived themselves as trying harder, being more competent, and enjoying the activity more. These findings are discussed from a cognitive evaluation perspective that focuses on the role played by self-perception of events in relation to motivational processes. Assesses the effects of subjective and objective competitive outcomes on intrinsic motivation following completion of a one-on-one basketball jump-shooting competition. Compares the intrinsic motivation of winners and losers, and individuals high and low in perceived success, by employing a multidimensional measure of intrinsic motivation. Male and female undergraduate students (n=116) perform the task and respond to the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. Results indicate that both winners and individuals high in perceived success display significantly greater motivation than losers and low-success individuals respectively. However, multivariate analyses of variance demonstrate significant differences only between the perceived success groups when intrinsic motivation was examined at a multidimensional level. Discusses the findings from a cognitive evaluation perspective.

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