An Examination of Second Order Motivational Factors as Found in Adults
- 1 September 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Genetic Psychology
- Vol. 127 (1), 83-89
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00221325.1975.10532358
Abstract
Dynamic motivational traits identified by Cattell were factor analytically examined to determine more general underlying factors. Cattell's Motivational Analysis Test, which measures 10 dynamic structures was administered to 247 subjects. The intercorrelations of the dynamics were factor analyzed. Six general motivational factors were found: Long Term Growth and Satisfaction vs. Short Term Attainments with Frustrations, Social vs. Selfish Values, Masculinity vs. Femininity, People Orientation, Egocentric vs. Materialistic Orientation, Relaxed Materialism vs. Frustrated Insecurity. The factors represented an individual's general motivational orientation.Keywords
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