concept

intrinsic motivation

Also known as: internal motivation

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Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Springer Jul 25, 2023 6 facts

claimIntervention approaches that match autistic strengths—such as attention to detail, analytical/logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and hyper-systematizing—with preferred interests like technology-based vocational training have successfully supported adaptive behaviors, social skills, intrinsic motivation, executive functioning, identity formation, mental wellbeing, and quality of life.

claimThe Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) program had positive effects on intrinsic motivation, with high enthusiasm for participation reported by both autistic participants and their parents, according to Lee et al. (2020).

claimAutonomy-supportive intervention approaches can amplify intrinsic motivation and serve as a potent mechanistic path to improved outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities (Wehmeyer et al., 2017).

claimAutonomy-supportive intervention approaches can amplify intrinsic motivation and serve as a mechanistic path to improved outcomes through self-determination (Wehmeyer et al., 2017).

claimIntervention approaches that match autistic strengths—such as attention to detail, analytical/logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and hyper-systematizing—with preferred interests like technology vocational training have successfully supported adaptive behaviors, social skills, intrinsic motivation, executive functioning, identity formation, mental wellbeing, and quality of life, according to Diener et al. (2016), Jones et al. (2018), and Lee et al. (2022).

claimThe Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) program increased intrinsic motivation, with high enthusiasm for participation reported by both autistic participants and their parents.

Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 2 facts

referenceRyan and Deci (2000) detailed self-determination theory and its role in facilitating intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being.

claimMotivation is categorized into two unique classes: external motivation, which arises from the desire to approach or avoid externally imposed rewards or punishments, and internal motivation, which arises from an internally driven desire to obtain rewards or satisfy personal needs.

The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Child Behaviour and ... gavinpublishers.com Tommy Kwan Hin Fong, Heidi Ka Ying Lo, Calvin Pak Wing Cheng, Hoi Sin Tong, Wai Yan Vivian Lui, Phyllis Kwok Ling Chan · Gavin Publishers 1 fact

claimThe PEMH program's Primary 2 discipline and education training is based on social learning theory and self-determination theory, with the aim of fostering intrinsic motivation in children.

The psychological mechanisms through which digital content ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Nov 12, 2025 1 fact

claimRyan and Deci (2020) defined intrinsic and extrinsic motivation within the framework of self-determination theory.