Some Major Factors Influencing Motivation: Implications for Educational Setting Events

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine specific factors which can positively influence the educational desire of a student. Basic to this was the inherent consideration that behavioral outcomes would be dependent to a degree on individual self-perception and the desire for personal well-being. The factors involved the following: A workable problem-solving process for the initiation of a positive direction for solutions; a workable decision-making process to aid in coming to grips with the issue at hand so that alternatives might be sought; serious listening to enhance the comprehension of the particular issue; knowledge of results to serve as feedback to the individual regarding his responses; the use of praise in an atmosphere of trust for encouragement; varied curricular tasks for variety, the expansion of creative thinking, and self-enhancement; and teacher influence for the facilitation of learning through the establishment of trust and the development of self-confidence. These factors enable the individual to recognize his own needs in relation to his present situation, and provide constructive procedures for their fulfillment.