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31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

The Impact of Cultural Identity and School Climate on Intrinsic Motivation Among First Nations Youth

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · General

  • Johanna Querengesser
    McGill University
  • Jillian Stewart
    McGill University
  • Vanessa Weva
    McGill University
  • Curtis Tootoosis
    Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach
  • Joseph Whelan
    Central Quebec School Board
  • Jacob Burack
    McGill University

Abstract

Methods: 77 Indigenous adolescents completed self-report measures of cultural identity, school climate, and intrinsic motivation.
Results: There was a significant main effect of school climate and a significant interaction effect (school climate*cultural identity) on intrinsic motivation. Cultural identity significantly enhances the relationship between school climate and intrinsic motivation.

Cultural

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