Factors and items
Competition
(16) I write because it is important to me to write better than other students.
(17) I write because it is important to me to be among the best students.
(22) I write because it helps me perform better in school than my classmates.
Curiosity
(6) I write because I like to think about particular topics.
(20) I write because I can write about topics interesting to me.
(23) I write because I can write about topics important to me.
Emotional regulation
(8) I write because it cheers me up when I am in a bad mood.
(13) I write because it helps me calm down.
(18) I write because it makes me feel better.
Grades
(2) I write in order to get better grades at school.
(12) I write because it helps me perform well in school.
(28) I write because it is important to how well I do at school.
Relief from boredom
(5) I write in order to avoid being bored.
(10) I write because it helps me pass the time.
(15) I write in order to have something to do.
Social recognition
(14) I write because I know that my friends write a lot.
(24) I write because one gets praise for writing well.
(26) I write because I like it when other people think I am a good writer.