Adaptation and validation of an inventory for assessing subjective task value beliefs regarding the decision to pursue postgraduate studies.

The desire to pursue postgraduate studies is motivated by several interrelated and multifaceted factors ranging from intrinsic to extrinsic. However, little consensus exists in the literature regarding an instrument that assesses an individual's motivation for pursuing postgraduate education. In this study, we adapted and validated a pre-existing inventory that evaluates the individuals' motives for pursuing postgraduate studies using the subjective task value beliefs framework.

Development and validation of the Value-Expectancy STEM Assessment Scale for students in higher education.

Background: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs are expected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. workforce.