Table 4.
Secondary, primary, and core themes of values internalization motivation
| Core Themes | Primary Themes | Secondary Themes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values internalization motivations | Internal motivations | Achieving positive outcomes | 35 |
| Avoiding negative outcomes | 31 | ||
| Pursuit of achievement | 13 | ||
| Cognitive development | 12 | ||
| Avoiding negative emotion | 11 | ||
| Role transitions | 6 | ||
| Experiencing positive emotion | 5 | ||
| Growth with age | 2 | ||
| External motivations | Significant life events | 15 | |
| Peer behavior | 11 | ||
| Maintaining relationships with others | 7 | ||
| Changes of environments | 7 | ||
| School education and supervision | 6 | ||
| Family education and supervision | 6 | ||
| Social approval | 2 | ||
| Media influence | 2 | ||
| Total reference: | 171 |