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Table 4 Emergent themes related to internal self-concept of motivation

From: Women’s interest development and motivations to persist as college students in STEM: a mixed methods analysis of views and voices from a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Construct

Theory-driven codes

Interview emergent subthemes

Internal self-concept motivation

Individual is primarily inner-directed.

The individual sets internal standards that become the basis for the ideal self.

The individual tends to define fixed standards of self-measurement and later aims to achieve higher levels of competency.

The motivating forces are inner-driven and motivated by their self-concept.

Individual feels strongly about their independence and power to choose what they pursue.

Decisions are consistent with personal standards of behavior.

Likes to do things that give a sense of personal achievement.

Decision making is driven by personally set standards for self.