The Classic Measure of Motivation
J.P. Guilford, Paul R. Christensen & Nicholas A. Bond, Jr.
The
Dynamic Factors Survey (DFS) is an outgrowth of a very comprehensive factor-analytic
investigation of interest that was performed by J. P. Guilford, Paul R.
Christensen, and Nicholas A. Bond, Jr. in the 1950's. It was developed
to address the need for a more extensive, rational coverage of the many
variables that should be included in an adequate assessment of personality.
Interests were basically defined as dimensions of motivation. In addition
to the more familiar vocational-interest inventories, they found many factors
that could be regarded as broader and more basic motivational variables.
Though it has been many years since its inception the DFS has stood the
test of time and enjoys enthusiastic use today.
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About the Dynamic Factors Survey
Used in personality and interest research, personnel selection, and vocational assessment, this 300-item inventory measures general motivational factors such as: Need for Freedom, Cultural Conformity, Need for Precision, Need for Attention, Realistic Thinking, Need for Diversion, Adventure, and Security, Liking for Thinking, Self Reliance vs. Dependence, and Aesthetic Appreciation.
Scales
The DFS measures key motivational factors of the individual. Respondents are asked to give their opinions about certain statements by choosing "YES", "?", or "NO" in response to 300 different items. Sample items include "You would like to go skiing in Sun Valley." and "You like to solve riddles."
Ten scales are assessed by the DFS, each by means of thirty items. Scales measured are:
- Need for Attention
- Cultural Conformity
- Liking for Thinking
- Need for Freedom
- Adventure and Security
- Realistic Thinking
- Self Reliance vs. Dependence
- Need for Precision
- Aesthetic Appreciation
- Need for Diversity
Respondents' answers are compared to those of a selected normative group. Norms have been gathered for high school seniors and college students, both men and women.
The DFS will be found useful in conjunction with vocational-interest inventories in vocational guidance. The DFS is recommended for research purposes, particularly factor analysis studies. The DFS is ideal for finding an individual's key motivations.
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