Effects Of Autonomy On Motivation
Effects of Autonomy on Motivation
Abstract
The present day study examined the effect of autonomy on motivation. Participants were 10 students enrolled in an AP Psychology class at a local high school. Participants were given a survey, in which they answered the series of questions as they saw fit. Our prediction, which suggested high levels of external motivation would most likely increase the intrapersonal motivation, or the motivation between one’s self, was supported.
EFFECTS OF AUTONOMY ON MOTIVATION
The independence of making your own choices, decisions, or actions is referred to as having autonomy. Having autonomy can be beneficial for some, while …show more content…
Ages ranged from 15-18 years old. All participants were in high school, with education levels ranging from completion of 4 semesters to 6 semesters of their high school courses.
Materials
We made a survey asking participants about motivational aspects in their lives. The participants then answered the questions and turned in the papers. The survey consisted of four questions, and there were no right or wrong answers.
Procedures
We handed the randomly drawn participants a consent form, which they signed, providing us with their participation and their cooperation for our extensive research. Once they agreed, the participants were handed the paper that contained the questions, also known as the survey, and then they answered the questions as they pleased. After they finished answering the survey at their own pace, the participants put the survey on an empty desk in the farthest back aisle in the room. That was the end of what we did in this experiment, and the participants continued to lead normal lives. …show more content…
D, Robert J. V, Pelletier L., & Ryan, M (1971). motivation and education: the self-determination perspective. Educational Psychologist, 26(3 & 4), 325-346
Hackman, J.R., & Oldham, G. R. (1976). Motivation through the design of work: test of a theory. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance 16, 250-276.
Patrick, B. C., Skinner, E. A., & Connell, J. P. (1993). What motivates children 's behavior and emotion? joint effects of perceived control and autonomy in the academic domain. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 64.4, 781-791
Langfred, Claus W. Too much of a good thing? Negative effects of high trust and individual autonomy in self-managing teams. Academy of Management Journal 2004, Vol. 47, No. 3 385-399
Langfred,C.A. & Moye, N. A. (2004). Effects of task autonomy on performance: an extended model considering motivational, informational, and structural mechanisms. Journal of Applied Psychology, 89.6, 934-945.
Ryan, R. M. & Deci, E. L. (2006). Self-regulation and the problem of human autonomy: does psychology need choice, self-determination, and will?. Journal of Personality, 74.6, 1556-1586.
Appendix A How Do You Feel?
Strongly
Abstract
The present day study examined the effect of autonomy on motivation. Participants were 10 students enrolled in an AP Psychology class at a local high school. Participants were given a survey, in which they answered the series of questions as they saw fit. Our prediction, which suggested high levels of external motivation would most likely increase the intrapersonal motivation, or the motivation between one’s self, was supported.
EFFECTS OF AUTONOMY ON MOTIVATION
The independence of making your own choices, decisions, or actions is referred to as having autonomy. Having autonomy can be beneficial for some, while …show more content…
Ages ranged from 15-18 years old. All participants were in high school, with education levels ranging from completion of 4 semesters to 6 semesters of their high school courses.
Materials
We made a survey asking participants about motivational aspects in their lives. The participants then answered the questions and turned in the papers. The survey consisted of four questions, and there were no right or wrong answers.
Procedures
We handed the randomly drawn participants a consent form, which they signed, providing us with their participation and their cooperation for our extensive research. Once they agreed, the participants were handed the paper that contained the questions, also known as the survey, and then they answered the questions as they pleased. After they finished answering the survey at their own pace, the participants put the survey on an empty desk in the farthest back aisle in the room. That was the end of what we did in this experiment, and the participants continued to lead normal lives. …show more content…
D, Robert J. V, Pelletier L., & Ryan, M (1971). motivation and education: the self-determination perspective. Educational Psychologist, 26(3 & 4), 325-346
Hackman, J.R., & Oldham, G. R. (1976). Motivation through the design of work: test of a theory. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance 16, 250-276.
Patrick, B. C., Skinner, E. A., & Connell, J. P. (1993). What motivates children 's behavior and emotion? joint effects of perceived control and autonomy in the academic domain. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 64.4, 781-791
Langfred, Claus W. Too much of a good thing? Negative effects of high trust and individual autonomy in self-managing teams. Academy of Management Journal 2004, Vol. 47, No. 3 385-399
Langfred,C.A. & Moye, N. A. (2004). Effects of task autonomy on performance: an extended model considering motivational, informational, and structural mechanisms. Journal of Applied Psychology, 89.6, 934-945.
Ryan, R. M. & Deci, E. L. (2006). Self-regulation and the problem of human autonomy: does psychology need choice, self-determination, and will?. Journal of Personality, 74.6, 1556-1586.
Appendix A How Do You Feel?
Strongly