The Motivations facet explores the psychological drivers that compel individuals to act, persist, and strive for excellence. While the Values facet defines the principles that guide behavior, Motivations explains the internal energy that sustains it. This facet is grounded in Deci & Ryan's Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which identifies intrinsic motivation as a primary force for persistence and satisfaction in both personal and professional domains. By understanding what drives an individual to engage and persevere, this facet offers insight into how personal growth, mastery, and autonomy fuel peak performance.
Key Benefits:
- Improved long-term performance, even in challenging tasks.
- Greater psychological well-being and satisfaction.
- Increased creativity and innovation in the workplace.
Key Takeaways:
- Intrinsic motivation drives long-term engagement and success.
- Fostering intrinsic motivation boosts creativity, problem-solving, and resilience.
- People with strong intrinsic motivation are more persistent in the face of challenges.
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Intrinsic motivation leads to a 28% increase in performance on creative tasks compared to extrinsically motivated individuals.
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Employees who are intrinsically motivated report 50% higher job satisfaction than those motivated solely by external rewards.
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Self-determined employees exhibit 40% more perseverance in the face of setbacks.
Abstract: Research on motivation, particularly through Deci & Ryan's Self-Determination Theory, highlights how intrinsic motivation arises from the fulfillment of basic psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Unlike extrinsic motivators, which rely on external rewards, intrinsic motivators foster engagement, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. When intrinsic motivation is present, individuals are more likely to maintain effort over time, even when facing setbacks or challenges.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). *The 'What' and 'Why' of Goal Pursuits: Human Needs and the Self-Determination of Behavior*. Psychological Inquiry.
Motivations Subfacets
CORE/Character/Motivations/Internal Drive
Internal Drive
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CORE/Character/Motivations/Meaning & Fulfillment
Meaning and Fulfillment
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CORE/Character/Motivations/Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Lifestyle and Wellbeing
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CORE/Character/Motivations/Persistence & Endurance
Persistence and Endurance
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CORE/Character/Motivations/Curiosity & Exploration
Curiosity and Exploration
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