Table 6.
Pearson correlation coefficients among the four scales of the German version of the 28-item SRQ-A and several indices of self-related cognitions, perceived features of lessons, and students' emotions.
| External Regulation | Introjected Regulation | Identified Regulation | Intrinsic Motivation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF-RELATED COGNITIONS | ||||
| School-related Perceived Self-efficacy | 0.00 | 0.21*** | 0.48*** | 0.51*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External regulation | − | −6.19, p < 0.001 | 10.3, p < 0.001 | 10.53, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected regulation | −6.19, p < 0.001 | − | 7.32, p < 0.001. | 7.42, p < 0.001 |
| Identified regulation | 10.3, p < 0.001 | 7.32, p < 0.001. | − | −1.27, p < 0.21 |
| Intrinsic motivation | 10.53, p < 0.001 | 7.42, p < 0.001 | −1.27, p < 0.21 | − |
| Perceived Competence for Learning | 0.09 | 0.32*** | 0.62*** | 0.59*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External regulation | − | −6.91, p < 0.001 | −12.32, p < 0.001 | −10.86, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected regulation | −6.91, p < 0.001 | − | −8.91, p < 0.001 | −7.16, p < 0.001 |
| Identified regulation | −12.32, p < 0.001 | −8.91, p < 0.001 | − | 1.40, p = 0.16 |
| Intrinsic motivation | −10.86, p < 0.001 | −7.16, p < 0.001 | 1.40, p = 0.16 | − |
| PERCEIVED FEATURES OF LESSONS | ||||
| Perceived Autonomy Support | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.15* | 0.23*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External Regulation | − | −1.76, p = 0.08 | 2.69, p < 0.01 | 4.12, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected Regulation | −1.76, p = 0.08 | − | 1.76, p = 0.08 | 3.41, p < 0.001 |
| Identified Regulation | 2.69, p < 0.01 | 1.76, p = 0.08 | − | −2.93, p < 0.005 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | 4.12, p < 0.001 | 3.41, p < 0.001 | −2.93, p < 0.005 | − |
| Perceived Teacher Reference Norm | 0.07 | 0.19*** | 0.38*** | 0.34*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External Regulation | − | −3.54, p < 0.001 | 6.64, p < 0.001 | 5.41, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected Regulation | −3.54, p < 0.001 | − | 5.00, p = 6.05 | 3.52, p < 0.001 |
| Identified Regulation | 6.64, p < 0.001 | 5.00, p = 6.05 | − | 1.55, p < 0.12 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | 5.41, p < 0.001 | 3.52, p < 0.001 | 1.55, p < 0.12 | − |
| STUDENTS' EMOTIONS | ||||
| Joy of Learning Subscale | 0.13 | 0.31*** | 0.60*** | 0.66*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External Regulation | − | −5.43, p < 0.001 | −10.93, p < 0.001 | 12.11, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected Regulation | −5.43, p < 0.001 | − | 8.49, p < 0.001 | 9.64, p < 0.001 |
| Identified Regulation | −10.93, p < 0.001 | 8.49, p < 0.001 | − | −2.90, p < 0.005 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | 12.11, p < 0.001 | 9.64, p < 0.001 | −2.90, p < 0.005 | − |
| Boredom Subscale | −0.01 | −0.22*** | −0.52*** | −0.55*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External Regulation | − | −6.19, p < 0.001 | −11.19, p < 0.001 | −11.32, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected Regulation | −6.19, p < 0.001 | − | −8.26, p < 0.001 | −8.31, p < 0.001 |
| Identified Regulation | −11.19, p < 0.001 | −8.26, p < 0.001 | − | −1.31, p = 0.19 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | −11.32, p < 0.001 | −8.31, p < 0.001 | −1.31, p = 0.19 | − |
| Manifest Anxiety (AFS) | 0.27*** | 0.16** | −0.05 | −0.10 |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External Regulation | − | 3.31, p < 0.001 | 6.65, p < 0.001 | 7.23, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected Regulation | 3.31, p < 0.001 | − | 5.24, p < 0.001 | 5.81, p < 0.001 |
| Identified Regulation | 6.65, p < 0.001 | 5.24, p < 0.001 | − | 1.80, p = 0.07 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | 7.23, p < 0.001 | 5.81, p < 0.001 | 1.80, p = 0.07 | − |
| School−Aversion (AFS) | 0.12 | −0.13 | −0.54*** | −0.57*** |
| Steiger's Z | ||||
| External Regulation | − | 7.31, p < 0.001 | −14.24, p < 0.001 | −14.23, p < 0.001 |
| Introjected Regulation | 7.31, p < 0.001 | − | −11.11, p < 0.001 | −10.90, p < 0.001 |
| Identified Regulation | −14.24, p < 0.001 | −11.11, p < 0.001 | − | 1.33, p = 0.18 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | −14.23, p < 0.001 | −10.90, p < 0.001 | 1.33, p = 0.18 | − |
Pearson correlations between the four scales of the German version of the 28-item SRQ-A and several indices of self-related cognitions, perceived features of lessons, and students' emotions. Results are adjusted for multiple testing using Bonferroni adjusted alpha levels of 0.0125 per test (0.05/4).
Bold values are the correlations of the overall questionnaire scores with each of the SRQ-A subscales.
The corresponding correlation coefficient is significantly different from zero at p < 0.0125 (two-tailed).
The corresponding correlation coefficient is significantly different from zero at p < 0.001 (two-tailed).
The corresponding correlation coefficient is significantly different from zero at p < 0.0001 (two-tailed).
A test for significance between the four scales of the German version of the 28-item SRQ-A scales was conducted with Steigers's Z Test.