Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 17, 2025
Assessing the Multiple Dimensions of Engagement to Characterize Learning: A Neurophysiological Perspective
Published on: July 1, 2015
Motivation, meaning and well-being: Exploring gender differences and associations in participants from Iceland
Hermundur Sigmundsson1, Bergsveinn Ólafsson2, Michael F Steger3
1Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway.
Abstract:
This paper examines personal motivational factors: passion, grit, mindset and self-efficacy. The paper did also measure holistic well-being factors as: meaning in life, psychological well-being, and positive and negative affect in a population from Iceland. The sample consisted of 479 participants, including 336 females and 143 males, with an average age of 32.22 years (SD = 13.46).
Personal Motivational Factors:
General passion was measured using the Passion for Achievement scale, while grit was assessed using the Grit-S scale. Mindset was evaluated using the Theories of Intelligence Scale (TIS), and general self-efficacy was measured with the 10-item scale.
Holistic Well-Being Factors:
Psychological well-being (PWB) was assessed using the Flourishing Scale, and meaning in life (MiL) was measured with three items from the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Positive and negative affect were evaluated using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS).
Gender Differences:
The results revealed significant gender differences in two of eight variables: passion (males 4.02 vs. females 3.76) and self-efficacy (males 3.24 vs. females 3.14) favored males.
Correlations:
The highest correlations were observed between meaning in life and psychological well-being (r = 0.66), psychological well-being and positive affect (r = 0.58), and self-efficacy and positive affect (r = 0.54). Mindset showed the lowest correlations with other factors. The findings in the paper highlight interesting gender differences, with males scoring higher in passion, and self-efficacy. Additionally, the results suggest significant interactions between personal motivational factors (such as passion, self-efficacy, and mindset) and holistic well-being factors (such as meaning in life, psychological well-being, and positive affect).
More Related Videos
06:39Electroencephalographic, Heart Rate, and Galvanic Skin Response Assessment for an Advertising Perception Study: Application to Antismoking Public Service Announcements
Published on: August 28, 2017
07:40Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
Published on: May 31, 2021
Related Concept Videos
01:17Ryan and Deci's Self-Determination Theory
Autonomy is the need to feel in control of one's actions and decisions. For example, a student who chooses their research topic is likely to be more engaged and motivated than one who...
01:20Motivational Cycle
The cycle begins with a need. This need can arise from various conditions, such as hunger, thirst, or temperature changes. For instance, when an individual feels cold, their body...
01:30Socioemotional Experience and Gender Development
01:22Traits, Mood, and Subjective Wellbeing
Neuroticism and...
01:29Introduction to Motivation and Emotion
01:27Secondary Motives: Power Motivation and Achievement Motivation
Power motivation is characterized by the desire to influence, control, or have an impact on others. It is shaped by an individual's experiences, social environment, and cultural context. People with high power motivation are...