How we change what others think, feel, believe and do
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How we change what others think, feel, believe and do |
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Intrinsic Motivation
Explanations > Theories > Intrinsic Motivation Description | Example | So What? | See also | References
DescriptionIntrinsic motivation is when I am motivated by internal factors, as opposed to the external drivers of extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation drives me to do things just for the fun of it, or because I believe it is a good or right thing to do. There is a paradox of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is far stronger a motivator than extrinsic motivation, yet external motivation can easily act to displace intrinsic motivation (see the Overjustification Effect). ExampleMost people's hobbies are intrinsically motivated. Notice the passion with which people collect little bits of china or build detailed model ships. Few people carry that amount of passion into their workplace. So what?Using itIf you can get someone to believe in an idea or align their values with what you want, then you have set very powerful motivation in place. Seek to make them feel good about what you want. Also minimize extrinsic motivation. So, for example, pay them fairly, then do everything to keep money out of the equation of why they come to work. See alsoCognitive Evalution Theory, Extrinsic Motivation, Overjustification Effect, Minimal Justification Principle ReferencesDeci (1971), Deci (1975), Deci and Ryan (1985) |awa|gs| |
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