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The Preliminary Validation of the Scale „Holistic Experience of Motivation“ (HEM)

The aim of the study is to test the reliability and validity of the instrument Holistic Experience of Motivation - HEM that was used to examine what the foundation of holistic experience in adolescents is. Analyzing current research, theories and practices in positive psychology, it is assumed that the need for Purpose, i.e. recognition of the purpose is a common need manifested differently in different constructs of motivation. The HEM instrument was designed after a theoretical and comparative analysis of constructs of motivation, philosophies and educational theories. HEM is measured in adolescents (age 14-15, total 50) after the intervention program (IP) in physical education that showed positive effects on intrinsic motivation, self-determination, achievement of goals, flow, thriving and mindfulness. For preliminary validation of the instrument, reliability and validity were measured by a correlation and exploratory factor analysis for the case 1:5. In the final instrument of 10 variables, three factors emerged: purpose, focus, example/role-model. Preliminary results show that the basis of HEM could be a purpose. The Purpose – Meaning may be a common need that is presented through different constructs of motivation in positive psychology. Different philosophical paradigms and constructs of motivation are preliminarily connected. It is shown that the Purpose – Meaning is of spiritual/religious nature and that is manifested through satisfying basic psychological needs of self-determination and through the realization of sparks that are markers of deep personal interests. The results show that the HEM instrument requires an upgrade, additional validation on a larger sample, and correlation with other constructs in positive psychology. Also, they confirm that relationships have a significant role in motivation and recognition of the personal Purpose. The study proposes an IP that can cause a holistic experience of motivation, an experience of Purpose. The HEM instrument and IP may contribute positively to the realization of educational, in particular value- based programs such as the Olympic Values Education Program of International Olympic Committee and through the leadership youth programs.

flow ; intrinsic motivation ; mindfulness ; positive youth development ; sparks

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