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Exploring the Origins of intrinsic motivation.
- Source :
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Motivation & Emotion . Feb2023, Vol. 47 Issue 1, p28-45. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In contrast to extensive research examining intrinsic motivation in educational and professional settings, the present research investigates the origin, and the development, of the intrinsic motivation to participate in a novel leisure activity. One survey and three experiments show that the enjoyment of a novel leisure activity, and the desire to reengage in the activity, are a function of the alignment between the goal associated with participation and a person's implicit theory about the skills needed to participate. A mastery goal promotes the development of intrinsic motivation when two conditions are met: (1) people believe their skills are malleable, and (2) first-time participation in the activity results in perceptions of improved mastery. A performance goal promotes the development of intrinsic motivation when two conditions are met: (1) people believe their skills are fixed, and (2) first-time participation in the activity results in perceptions of successful performance. The motivational benefits aligning participation goals and implicit theories are reversed when the execution of a first-time leisure activity is exceedingly difficult. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01467239
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Motivation & Emotion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161581074
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-022-09969-8