Intrinsic Motivation Theory PDF
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This document explores intrinsic motivation, focusing on Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory and its implications for achievement contexts. It details various goal orientations and how they affect behavior, especially in relation to ability perceptions. The study discusses the link between motivation, personal goals, and feedback.
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Intrinsic Motivation in Expert Performance ● ● Csikszentmihayli's work on intrinsic motivation: ○ Flow: state of undivided attention, clear goals, absolute sense of control ○ Dynamic state that fluctuates over time, not static trait ○ Flow experiences more common in work contexts than leisure ○ Mo...
Intrinsic Motivation in Expert Performance ● ● Csikszentmihayli's work on intrinsic motivation: ○ Flow: state of undivided attention, clear goals, absolute sense of control ○ Dynamic state that fluctuates over time, not static trait ○ Flow experiences more common in work contexts than leisure ○ Motivation more influenced by activity than flow/non-flow person Potential value of Csikszentmihayli's approach: ○ Intrinsic motivation best assessed through analysis of subtle changes in thought/action patterns ○ Cognitive training could improve low levels of intrinsic work motivation Intrinsic Motivation in Achievement Contexts ● ○ Personal goals shape motivated behavior ○ Different goals can influence behavior's direction and persistence ○ Feedback is interpreted differently by individuals with different goals Examples: ○ Desire to demonstrate ability ○ Seeking to enhance competence Goal Orientation ● Nicholls Task & Ego Orientation ○ Task Orientation: ■ Person focuses on task rather than the self ■ Positive correlation between effort and mastery ■ Self-evaluation to facilitate personal mastery ■ Prefer difficult tasks ■ High intrinsic motivation ○ Ego Orientation: ■ Person is less interested in task than outcome ■ Demonstrate ability through superior task performance ■ View effort and ability as inversely related ■ Lower task persistence ● Dweck & Colleagues: ○ behavior depends on assessment of ability ○ Low self-perceived ability leads to helplessness & poorer performance ○ Learning/mastery-oriented goals lead to effective achievement behavior ● Both frameworks: ○ Failed attempts to attain performance goals lead to avoidance ○ Learning goals associated with internal, controllable perceptions of ability
