Abstract

This study researches the relationship between motivation and academic success by utilizing the concepts of Vroom's Expectancy Theory: Valence, Expectancy, and Instrumentality. In order to quantify motivation, the Valence, Instrumentality, Expectancy, and Motivation Score (VIEMS) was used. The population assessed consisted of 375 nurse assistant students in the state of Illinois. The self-reported survey tool was evaluated to assess the constructs of Vroom's Expectancy Theory, thus investigating their motivation level. This level was then compared to their performance on the Illinois Nurse Assistant Training Competency Examination.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3640910; ProQuest document ID: 1773285323. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Kelli D. Whittington, PhD, MSN, CNE, Assistant Professor and Program Director

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, USA

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Vroom's Expectancy Theory, Nursing Education, Motivation, Academic Success

Advisor

Waugh C. Keith

Second Advisor

Barbara Hagler

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Degree Year

2014

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2022-10-13

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