Saturday, June 6, 2020

Motivation

Motivation

      Motivation is the driving force that causes the flux from desire to will in life. For example, hunger is a motivation that elicits a desire to eat.

      Motivation is an inner drive to behave or act in a certain manner. These inner conditions such as wishes, desires and goals, activate to move in a particular direction in behavior.

 


Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Motivation

           

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Motivation

                        Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Motivation

           

 

Motivation in Health Problem Solution

      Self-actualization: Problem solving Need at top, that is to be self-actualized by the person or people.

      Esteem: Respect by others and achievement

      Love/belonging: self, family, friendship

      Safety and security of: body, health, family, life

      Physiological: breathing, water, food, sleep, excretion, etc.

 

Types of Motivation

1.     Intrinsic (internal) motivation, and

2.     Extrinsic (external) motivation

      Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual rather than relying on external pressures or a desire for reward.

      Extrinsic motivation refers to the performance of an activity in order to attain an outcome, whether or not that activity is also intrinsically motivated. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside of the individual. e.g., money, reward, upgrades, promotion, etc.

      Role of Health Education and Counseling in Health

      Knowledge (+ve) and understanding of the problem and solution

      Positive attitude development

      Motives and drives towardness

      Motivational action

      Behavior improvement

      Long term impact/result as an improved behavioral culture established


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