Subscale and each item in the subscale

Mean (SD)

Item-subscale total correlation

Cronbach’s alpha

Intrinsic Motivation

14.2 (4.2)

0.79

2. I want to experience a sense of accomplishment when I study hard.

3.0 (1.2)

0.73**

8. I feel good when I am absorbed in studying.

2.7 (1.2)

0.75**

14. I am able to feel refreshed when I study.

2.1 (1.0)

0.72**

20. I want to experience a feeling of accomplishment when I have acquired academic knowledge.

3.4 (1.1)

0.75**

25. I want to pursue pleasures that can only be experienced by studying.

3.0 (1.1)

0.73**

Integrated Regulation

14.0 (3.4)

0.75

4. I can acquire knowledge which will be useful in the future.

4.1 (0.9)

0.64**

10. It is a valuable class to learn knowledge which is useful for developing my personality.

3.3 (1.2)

0.78**

16. It is a valuable class to improve my communication skills.

3.6 (1.2)

0.84**

22. They are valuable classes and clinical training which give me an opportunity to learn about other students.

3.0 (1.2)

0.73**

Identified Regulation

14.4 (3.7)

0.79

5. If I do not study, I feel my academic performance will go down.

3.3 (1.2)

0.80**

11. It is better to gain a minimum level of academic knowledge.

3.8 (1.1)

0.72**

17. I would get into trouble if my academic grades decline and I have to repeat a year.

3.9 (1.3)

0.81**

23. I want to maintain an acceptable academic record.

3.3 (1.1)

0.78**

Introjected Regulation

12.1 (4.1)

0.81

6. It is shameful if I get a low grade, or I have to repeat a year.

3.4 (1.3)

0.80**

12. I do not want to cause trouble for other students due to my failure in clinical training and/or in examinations.

2.8 (1.3)

.73**

18. I would be ashamed if I were not able to do something which the other students could.

3.3 (1.3)

0.84**

24. I do not want other students to see me getting poor grades.

2.6 (1.2)

0.82**