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Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol. 26, No. 7, 780-794 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/0146167200269004

Competence Valuation as a Strategic Intrinsic Motivation Process

Andrew J. Elliot

University of Rochester, andye{at}scp.rochester.edu

Jennifer Faler

University of Rochester

Holly A. McGregor

University of Rochester

W. Keith Campbell

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Constantine Sedikides

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Judith M. Harackiewicz

University of Wisconsin-Madison

This research investigated the strategic use of competence valuation in achievement settings and examined the consequences of implementing this self-enhancement strategy for intrinsic motivation. In two studies, participants reported higher competence valuation following positive feedback; in turn, competence valuation was positively related to intrinsic motivation. Competence valuation mediated the direct relationship between feedback and intrinsic motivation, and this mediation was independent of perceived competence, which also served a mediational function. Study 2 identified the specific nature of the observed effects. Participants receiving positive feedback reported higher competence valuation (and perceived competence), which led to enhanced intrinsic motivation; the reciprocal processes were not operative for those receiving negative feedback.


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