Blaise, Max (2024). The Cognitive Associations Between Subjective Vitality, Motivation to Conserve Energy, and Motivation for Cognitive Effort. (Thesis). Universität Bern, Bern

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Abstract

The primary aim of this cumulative work is to examine how individuals mentally represent the relationships between subjective vitality, motivation to conserve energy, and motivation for cognitive effort. While validated German self-report measures for subjective vitality exist, no scales currently assess motivation to conserve energy or momentary motivation for cognitive effort. To address this gap, we developed and validated two self-report scales: the Motivation for Cognition Scale (MFC), which assesses motivation for cognition as a state (Study 1), and the Conservation of Human Energy Resources Index (CHERI), which measures motivation to conserve energy (Study 2). These measures were subsequently applied in a randomized control trial using experimental vignettes (Study 3), revealing that participants associate lower subjective vitality with greater motivation to conserve energy and reduced motivation for cognitive effort. Conversely, higher subjective vitality was linked to decreased motivation to conserve energy and greater motivation for cognitive effort. We discuss the significance of these findings for schema-based approaches, with a particular focus on understanding self-control failure.

Item Type:	Thesis
Dissertation Type:	Cumulative
Date of Defense:	10 June 2024
Subjects:	100 Philosophy > 150 Psychology 300 Social sciences, sociology & anthropology > 370 Education
Institute / Center:	07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Education
Depositing User:	Hammer Igor
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2024 16:01
Last Modified:	21 Oct 2024 17:27
URI:	https://boristheses.unibe.ch/id/eprint/5477

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