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APPENDICES
Appendix A - Sociodemographic Data
Appendix B - Academic Motivation Scale –
College Version (AMS-C 28)
APPENDIX A
Sociodemographic Data
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Gender: female / male
4. Education qualification:
5. University/ Institution Name:
6. Type of Residence: