Theories of motivation: A comprehensive analysis of human behavior drivers

• DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104177
• Publication Date: 2024-02-13T06:26:03Z
• Authors: Din Bandhu; M. Murali Mohan; Noel Anurag Prash...; Pravin Jadhav; Alok Bhadauria; Kuldeep K. Saxena
• Keywords: Motivation theory; Value (mathematics); Cognitive evaluation theory

This paper explores theories of motivation, including instinct theory, arousal incentive intrinsic extrinsic the ARCS model, self-determination expectancy-value and goal-orientation theory. Each theory is described in detail, along with its key concepts, assumptions, implications for behavior. Intrinsic suggests that individuals are motivated by internal factors like enjoyment satisfaction, while external rewards social pressure drive Arousal says to feel motivated, people try keep an optimal level activation or excitement. Incentive behavior driven promise threat punishment. The designed motivate learners, incorporates elements attention, relevance, confidence, satisfaction. Self-determination proposes their needs autonomy, competence, relatedness. expectation-value influenced individuals' beliefs about ability succeed value they place on task. have different goals engaging a By understanding these educators, coaches, managers, may analyze what drives how harness it achieve goals. In essence, nuanced comprehension diverse motivation equips across varied domains strategic toolkit navigate complex landscape human behavior, fostering more profound propels actions channel insights toward attainment overarching