Learning Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-L
Measures autonomous and controlled motivational regulation styles in academic and professional learning settings.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Learning Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-L was developed by Geoffrey C. Williams, Edward L. Deci (1996). It is designed to measure Self-regulation and motivation in learning. The scale is intended for use with College and professional school students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Autonomous Regulation, Controlled Regulation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Regulation | 1,3,6,9,11,13,14 | 7 |
| Controlled Regulation | 2,4,5,7,8,10,12 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = not at all true, 2 = , 3 = , 4 = somewhat true, 5 = , 6 = , 7 = very true.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.