Intrinsic and Extrinsic Work Motivation among US and Norwegian High School Students

This article utilizes comparable survey data to examine the antecedents and correlates of intrinsic and extrinsic work motivation among US and Norwegian high school students. It builds on prior studies of young Americans’ work motivations, as well as cross-national research which has primarily been preoccupied with the work values of adults. Analyses reveal that US respondents, ethnic minority youth in both countries, and young men in both...