Homework Expectancy Value Cost Scale: A Psychometric Evaluation

• In Event: Innovative Research on Motivation in Social Cultural Contexts

Abstract

We investigated the psychometric properties of the Homework Expectancy Value Cost Scale (HEVCS), based on the data from 1,072 students in Grades 7-8. Factorial results indicated that the HEVCS included three factors: Homework Expectancy, Homework Value, and Homework Cost. Additionally, no latent mean differences were found across gender and grade level. Furthermore, the HEVCS had adequate to very good reliability estimates. Finally, congruent with theoretical predictions, Homework Expectancy and Homework Value were related positively to homework effort, completion, and mathematics achievement, and negatively to homework procrastination. Homework Cost was related negatively to homework effort, completion, and mathematics achievement, and positively to homework procrastination. Our investigation provides compelling evidence that the HEVCS is a valid scale for assessing homework motivational beliefs.

Authors

• Jianzhong Xu, Mississippi State University
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• Ruiping Yuan, Mississippi State University
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• Jianxia Du, University of Macau
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• Daina Zhu, Mississippi State University
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• Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina - Charlotte
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