The factors included in the definition are intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, expectations, perceived purpose, positive attribution style, work ethic, and perseverance.
Þeir þættir sem skilgreiningin inniheldur eru innri áhugi, trú á eigin getu, væntingar, upplifaður tilgangur, jákvæður eignunarstíll, vinnusemi og þrautseigja.