volitustest
Volitustest is a term used in Estonian-language psychology and related disciplines to denote assessments that aim to measure volition—the capacity to form, initiate, and sustain goal-directed behavior. Volition is distinguished from related constructs such as motivation or desire, emphasizing processes of decision making, initiation, persistence, and self-regulation that enable action over time.
Measurement approaches for volitustest typically combine self-report questionnaires that assess perceived willpower, perseverance, and commitment; behavioral
Applications of volitustest appear in several domains. In clinical settings, they can support the evaluation of
Limitations and critique include the challenge of isolating volition from mood, situational factors, and other cognitive
See also: volition, motivation, self-regulation, executive function, willpower.