Motivation Theory Interview and Analysis

Motivation Theory Interview and Analysis

There are many different motivation theories that are different for different reasons. Motivation reasoning can be explained by some of these reasons. “Motivation is a set of motivation towards an action, intrinsically motivated behaviors are performed because of the sense of personal satisfaction that they bring” (Clanton, 2015). Extrinsic motivation is an individual engaging in an activity for a reward. Intrinsic motivation is an individual engaging in an activity because it is rewarding. If one has the option to choose between completing a task or not engaging in a task, one will choose not to engage in the task. This individual will instead engage in the task if there is a reward which the reward is the motivation for the task.

Extrinsic and Intrinsic motivation is different in many ways. “Extrinsically motivated behaviors, on the other hand, are preformed in order to receive something from others or avoid certain negative outcomes” (Clanton, 2015). The extrinsic motivator is more of a mindset of a “reward system”. These include certificates or promotions. Social and emotional rewards are those of attention and praise from an adult, which are also extrinsic motivators. These extrinsic motivators are tangible factors that can influence one’s behaviors.

Aside from intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, the arousal motivation theory explains that motivation is linked to biological factors. These biological factors are what control the reward sensitivity and what drive the goal-driven behaviors. Having access to psychological arousal is what causes motivation in the individual to influence the behavior. “The arousal motivation theory states that behavior is driven by an urge to seek arousal that acts like that of the reward system in the brain” (Reiss, 2012). If one lacks arousal, motivation occurs, which allows one to perform the activities to feel high arousal. An example of this feeling would be when having to take a test or exam. However, when arousal levels get too high, this can cause anxiety.

Intrinsic Motivation: Cognitive

The motivation theory, including intrinsic motivation, was used in this interview. “Intrinsic Motivation is the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses”. The next section will include the interview as well as the questions and answers. My interviewee was a 30-year-old female who was enrolled in an MBA program. She is single and does not have any children. She is currently taking this program online.

Why did you choose to take classes? She explained she was to prove both herself and her family that she could complete her master’s degree while also working full-time. She expressed it feels good to know that her education was paid for by the company she works for, which is called an “employee benefit”. She is glad she does not have to worry about finances.

Do you feel any lack of interest when engaging in schoolwork? She was honest and stated she recently took a month off school due to a loss of motivation. She was missing assignments and not turning them in when due, all due to her lack of interest. After taking the break, she explained she felt fresh, and her mind was open to learning. She believes in herself and knows she is capable of success. She did explain she changed her major from MBA to MSI but later changed it back. She said she changed it because she wanted to graduate sooner but then realized she was losing interest in school.

Why did you choose to take classes online? She stated she was seeking flexibility and a routine in her schedule. She loves to work out and still needs time to work her full-time job. She is more focused and motivated in her classes and doing When you go to class, what do you look forward to? She expressed how she feels interested in her classes, and when she feels she is being challenged, she accepts the challenge. She feels self-efficacy, and even though she is taking more time to learn information, she feels more confident.

How are you staying motivated? She expressed graduating before the age of 30 years old. She also wants her family to see her walk in the ceremony and make them proud, as well as herself. She would also like to continue her education while being employed to receive tuition benefits.

Motivation can come from an individual’s natural and intrinsic ability. A kid can naturally be good at something, so their motivation would be that at school, they may be in more physical education classes than math classes. In the interview, the student is looking into intrinsic motivation and working towards obtaining her degree. She may have lacked the motivation to complete smaller tasks but does have a main goal of improving her motivation. Previously, she lacked motivation but has found new motivations to improve in her program and avoid things that may influence procrastination.

In conclusion, self-efficacy can help the transformation of motivation to help one with learning actions and learning performances. In my own personal opinion, I believe that self- efficacy in motivation and learning performance is higher in students with online courses. In the interview, as the students stated, one can be unproductive if the materials being learned are not interesting. This is why using motivation in classrooms and our personal lives would improve education. I often find motivation from the information I am engaging in and learning about. I often have a big goal in mind, which is to graduate, and I remember all that can occur in my life when I graduate, and this helps me stay focused as well as my 2 children and my significant other.

References

Batson, C. D., Fultz, J., Schoenrade, P. A., & Paduano, A. (2019). Critical self-reflection and self-perceived altruism: When self-reward fails. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 53(3), 594–602. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.53.3.594

Reiss, S. (2012). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Teaching of Psychology, 39(2), 152-156. https://doi.org/10.1177/0098628312437704

Clanton Harpine, E., & Clanton Harpine, E. (2015). Is intrinsic motivation better than extrinsic motivation? Group-Centered Prevention in Mental Health: Theory, Training, and Practice, 87-107. doi:10.1037/0022-0167.53.4.498.

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Occasionally, students fail to complete assignments on time or with a high level of success. This may be due to procrastination or feeling unmotivated. Interview a friend, coworker, or family member on the reasons why they procrastinate. Follow up by asking what factors were different for those times when they did not procrastinate and completed assignments successfully.

Reflect on the answers you receive from the interview and write a 750-1,000-word analysis in which you do the following:

Provide a thorough explanation of one theory of motivation.

Connect the interview you conducted to elements of the theory of motivation. Use the theory to identify why your interviewee may have felt unmotivated.

Using the interview and theory of motivation, identify ways that the student can feel more motivated to engage in their work in the future.

Propose an intervention strategy using the theory of motivation that we studied to improve motivation for engaging in academic activities and/or other areas of everyday life.

Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.