Motivation
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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.
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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
Motivation
in Health Problem Solution
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Self-actualization:
Problem solving Need at top, that
is to be self-actualized by the person or people.
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Esteem: Respect by others and achievement
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Love/belonging: self, family, friendship
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Safety
and security of: body,
health, family, life
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Physiological: breathing, water, food, sleep, excretion, etc.
Types
of Motivation
1.
Intrinsic
(internal) motivation, and
2.
Extrinsic
(external) motivation
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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.
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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.
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Role
of Health Education and Counseling in Health
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Knowledge
(+ve) and understanding of the problem and solution
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Positive
attitude development
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Motives
and drives towardness
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Motivational
action
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Behavior
improvement
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Long
term impact/result as an improved behavioral culture established
