Motive Strength As A Predictor Of Goal Importance

Author

Jeffrey Dohm, Fort Hays State University

Department

Psychology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The present study sought to examine whether motivation as measured by 16 motives the Reiss Profile of Fundamental Goals and Motivation Sensitivities could predict the relative importance of goals as measured by the Aspiration Index. Five motive goal relationships were targeted as being prime candidates, Status – Popularity, Social Contact – Affiliation, Romance – Hedonism, Acceptance – Conformity, and Idealism – Community Feeling. 101 undergraduate students were administered both surveys. The results indicated that motivation did predict goal importance in all but one motive and goal pair. In addition, multiple regression analysis indicated motivation predicted goal importance for nine of the eleven goals in total.

Keywords

Reiss, motives, goals, aspirations, motivation

Advisor

Dr. Carol Patrick

Date of Award

Fall 2011

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/EXOJ7071

Recommended Citation

Dohm, Jeffrey, "Motive Strength As A Predictor Of Goal Importance" (2011). Master's Theses. 141.
DOI: 10.58809/EXOJ7071
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/141

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