| Summary: | This study investigated the factorial validity of the Contextual Achievement Motivation Measure, assessing achievement motivation in multiple settings with a sample of 493 undergraduate and graduate students. Exploratory factor analysis identified a four‐factor model: School (6 items), Employment/Work (6 items), Family (5 items), Community (4 items). These factors accounted for approximately 60% of the variance and correlated in the expected directions with a criterion measure, the Adult Hope Scale. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the identified four‐factor model fit the data, χ2(182)= 348.10, p< .001; χ2/df = 1.91, Tucker‐Lewis index (TLI)= .92, comparison fit index (CFI)= .93, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) [.058, .080]= .069, and
standardized root‐mean square residual (SRMR)= .063. In addition, the scale showed partial scalar invariance between genders. The responses are subject to bias and increased the error in reliability and validity. Implications of the research, at a macro‐level, draws attention to the importance of work; and one’s performance within family, school and community settings.
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