Academic Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-A
Measures the academic self-regulation styles of children in late elementary and middle school based on Self-Determination Theory.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Academic Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-A was developed by Richard M. Ryan, James P. Connell (1989). It is designed to measure Academic Self-Regulation. The scale is intended for use with Late elementary and middle school students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 32 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: External Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified Regulation, Intrinsic Motivation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| External Regulation | 2,6,9,14,20,25,28,32 | 8 |
| Introjected Regulation | 1,4,10,12,17,18,24,26,29,31 | 10 |
| Identified Regulation | 5,8,11,16,21,23,30 | 7 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | 3,7,13,15,19,22,27 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at All True, 2 = Not Very True, 3 = Sort of True, 4 = Very True.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Endorsement: 1 – 2
- Moderate Endorsement: 2 – 3
- High Endorsement: 3 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.