Scale Overview
The Performance Goal and Learning Goal Orientation Scales – PGO and LGO was developed by Button, S. B., Mathieu, J. E., & Zajac, D. M. (1996). It is designed to measure Goal Orientation. The scale is intended for use with Adults / Employees.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Performance Goal Orientation, Learning Goal Orientation.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Performance Goal Orientation |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
8 |
| Learning Goal Orientation |
9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Slightly Disagree, 4 = Neutral, 5 = Slightly Agree, 6 = Agree, 7 = Strongly Agree.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 8 to 56. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Orientation: 8 – 24
- Moderate Orientation: 25 – 40
- High Orientation: 41 – 56
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of PGO: 0.70-0.78, LGO: 0.76-0.85.
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.