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Portuguese Version of a Value Beliefs Scale: Psychometric Properties Among Vocational Secondary School Students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The subjective task value (STV) aspect of Expectancy-Value Theory has recently gained significance in achievement motivation research. It posits that students are motivated to engage in a particular task due to its intrinsic value, attainment value, utility value, and perceived cost. More recently, these components have been divided into more specific facets. This study aimed to adapt Gaspard et al. (2017) value beliefs scale for Portuguese vocational secondary school students in the subjects of Portuguese and Mathematics. The confirmatory factor analysis conducted with 1859 students ( M age = 16.02) suggested that a hierarchical structure of STV fits the data adequately, with ten specific facets organized into four second-order components. Construct reliability, as well as convergent and discriminant validity, was also achieved. This instrument offers a useful tool for assessing students’ STV.

Source: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

DOI: 10.1177/07342829251341531

Authors: Joana Pipa, Pedro Leite Silva, Francisco Peixoto

Institution: ISPA - Instituto Universitário

Language: English

Topic: Education, Achievement, and Giftedness

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650