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Motivation
conscious or unconscious drive leading the behaviour that individuals initiate, direct & maintain.
Motive
Desires behind goal-orientated behaviour. There are physiological, cognitive, emotional & social forces that drive human behaviour.
Sources of motivation - Pecs
Physiological - Motivation derived from needs necessary for survival, & they motivate most human behaviour.
Examples - thirst, hunger, tiredness
Sources of motivation - pEcs
Emotional - Motivation derived from emotions include trying to avoid pain & from seeking happiness.
Examples - emotions that guide motivation include: fear, anger & happiness
Sources of motivation - peCs
Motivation derived from cognitions include intellectual challenges, due to the intrinsic satisfaction they produce, & the drive to satisfy curiosity & explore personal interests.
Sources of motivation - pecS
Social - Motivation derived from the human need to be with other people this drives humans to develop social relationships & belong to groups.
Self-determination theory - Deci & Ryan (1985)
The theory focuses on the motivation behind human behaviour and the factors that influence it. It originated from research conducted by Edward Deci & Richard Ryan, who sought to understand the underlying drives of human behaviour beyond external rewards & punishments.
The theory starts with 2 assumptions:
the need for growth drives behaviour
Autonomous motivation is important
According to their theory, self-determination is critical in developing & use of extrinsic & intrinsic motivation.
Self-determination - is when a person or group make their own decisions regarding their life & how it is managed.
