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. 2025 Sep 26;13:1036. doi: 10.1186/s40359-025-03424-2

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