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“Motivation” 1. The process of arousing and sustaining goal-directed behavior. Definition 2. What causes people to behave as they do. 3. Motivated behavior is goal-directed behavior. limited & Directed by Situations and environments in which people find themse...

“Motivation” 1. The process of arousing and sustaining goal-directed behavior. Definition 2. What causes people to behave as they do. 3. Motivated behavior is goal-directed behavior. limited & Directed by Situations and environments in which people find themselves 3 Groups of Motivational Theories 1. Internal “Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs Theory” Suggest Suggest that variables within the individual give rise to motivation and behavior 1. Physiological “The Lowest order” Five Categories of 2. Safety needs According 3. Love and Belonging to Maslow 4. Esteem 5. Self-Actualization “The Highest order” 2. Process “Expectancy Theory” Emphasize Emphasize the nature of the interaction between the individual & the environment 1. Effort “Perceived effort-performance probability” Example: If I work hard, will I get the job done? Expectancy 2. Performance “Perceived performance-reward probability” Model of Example: What rewards will I get when the job is well done? Motivation 3. Reward “Perceived value of reward” Example: What rewards do I value? Effort Performance Reward 3. External “Two-Factor Theory” Focus on environmental elements to explain behavior Characteristics of Motivation 1. Energizes behavior 2. Enable persistence towards a goal 3. Exists in varying details 4. Directs behavior 5. Complex 6. Psychological or Physical 7. Unique to each and every person 8. Context sensitive 9. Not fully understood 10. Motvation is not: Directly observable, The same as satisfaction, Always conscious & Directly controllable Six C’s of Motivation 1. Challenges 2. Choices 3. Collaboration 4. Constructing meaning 5. Consequences 6. Control  Motivation Process Meaning It is a process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed and sustained towards attaining the goal. Figure of Motivaion Process Unsatsified Need/Drive Reduced Tension Tesnion Need Fulfilled Drives Serach Behaviour Types of Motivation Motivation is the Inspiration to transfer our energy into goal-oriented Action. 1. Extrinsic: comes from outside factor Classified Example: Rewards, Praise & Appreciation, Promotion Into 2. Intrinsic: motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself. It exists within the individual rather than relying on any external Factors. Example: Students Generally Comes in the category of intrinsic motivation. Other 1. Primary motivations: are automatic, built-in processes “e.g., food and water” Types of 2. Secondary motivations: develop as a result of specific learning experiences. Motivation You learn to perform these behaviors because they bring you closer to satisfying primary motivations. Nature of Motives 1. It is generated through basic needs or drives 2. It compels an individual to respond by creating a kind of tension or urge to act 3. It is a goal directed activity followed till the attainment of the goal 4. We experience motives as feelings of want, need and desire 5. Attainment of a goal helps in the release of tension aroused by a specific motive 6. A change in goal may bring changes in the nature and strength of the motive 7. Motivation is an inner state or an aroused feeling 8. Motive may be considered as a learned response or tendency  Motivation & Behavior 1. Motivation acts as the immediate force to energize, direct, sustain and stop a behavior 2. Motives are a powerful tool for explaining behavior 3. Motives help us to make predictions about behavior in many different situations 4. Motives do not tell us exactly what will happen, they give us an idea about the range of things a person will do. 5. Motives are inner forces that control an individual’s behavior in a subtle manner Hinders of Motivational Behaviors 1. Belief that effort will not result in performance 2. Belief that performance will not result in rewards Nursing Implications of Motives 1. The nurse should understand her own motives so that she can better understand patient motives by: A. Insight into the dynamics of motivation the nurse can maintain her mental health and stay cheerful. B. Knowledge about physiological needs such as hunger and sleep, etc. help her in the physical care of the patient. C. Knowledge of psychological needs give her an insight into how to use favorably for cure. D. It gives her an insight into the etiology of the patient’s behavior, thus leading to better understanding. 2. Understand motives in patient help the nurse in the following ways: A. To recognize motive behind the behavior of the patient B. To build a good relationship between the patient and the health team members C. To provide priority care : “i.e. meeting primary needs before meeting other needs” D. To promote patient needs in a safe environment