Internal Motivation Research Articles

Guideline of Integration Flipped Classroom and Peer Teaching Method and Peer Teaching Method to Improve the Tennis Learning Outcome of Students at Wuhan Sports University, People's Republic of China

Background and Aims: This paper peer teaching flip classroom in ordinary colleges and universities influence the teaching of tennis, tennis class has become the main way for students to keep healthy vitality, with the progress of school sports development, university tennis sports teaching social influences is also increasing, in the whole university education system plays a more and more important role. To promote the reform and sustainable development of tennis courses, we will continue to improve the teaching methods of tennis sports in colleges and universities, and change the methods of teacher training, to better meet the educational needs of all sectors of society. Combine flipped classrooms with peer teaching methods and peer teaching methods, and improve the tennis learning results of students at Wuhan Sports University. This research aims to (1) survey the problem and obstruction of tennis at Wuhan Sports University, (2) Construct a tennis-flipped classroom draft guideline, and (3) confirm the tennis-flipped classroom draft guideline Methodology: The research results show that the mutual teaching of friends can make students more progress, and see what the teachers cannot see, the use of flipped classrooms can make students' physical quality and tennis technology learning effect more obvious compared with the traditional teaching methods. Results: The research results show that the mutual teaching of friends can make students more progress, and see what the teachers cannot see, the use of a flipped classroom can make students' physical quality and tennis technology learning effect more obvious compared with the traditional teaching methods. Conclusion: Cultivate students' self-control ability. The implementation process of flipped classroom teaching requires students to conduct it before class Watching video learning, some students have poor independent learning ability before class and do not follow the requirements of teachers. Following this, in the learning process should take the initiative to cultivate students' interest, so that students have internal motivation, teachers can be in class, the students should check the learning situation before class, supervise the students who do not complete, and take some measures to encourage students to take the initiative to study. Improve teachers' teaching ability and teaching quality. In the rapid development of the information age, flipped classroom teaching the success of learning cannot be separated from excellent teachers, and physical education teachers must be adaptable in teaching ability and teaching quality. Flipped classrooms should focus on process control. Before class, the recorded teaching video should be in line with the student's current learning level; in class, select the appropriate teaching method, and complete the teaching task, teachers should be each teaching link Reasonable control of time so that students can complete the teaching goal through efforts; urge students after class Practice, do a good job after class study check, pay attention to the control of each link.

Music Learning Motivation of College Students Majoring in Early Childhood Education: An Empirical Study from China

This study aims to explore the music learning motivation levels of Chinese college students majoring in early childhood education, and analyze the differential effects of demographic variables such as gender, age, grade, and hometown background. The research design used descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney U test to conduct statistical analysis on the collected questionnaire data. The results showed that age and hometown background have a significant impact on students' learning motivation. Students aged 17 to 19 scored higher on internal learning motivation than students aged 20 to 22; students from rural areas scored higher than urban students on both motivations. Although the effects of gender and grade exist, they are not significant. These results suggest that the specific needs of diverse student groups should be taken into account in music education practice. To improve students' music learning motivation, it is recommended that educators should design more personalized and culturally relevant courses, while using diverse teaching evaluation methods to stimulate students' intrinsic interest and identity.

Prospects for the development of educational computer games in the context of the theory of the "state of flow" by M. Csikszentmihalyi

The subject of the study concerns one of the most significant problems of computer gamification of education – the question of criteria for the development and evaluation of educational computer games, including optimization of their game mechanics, game structure and forms of integration of players into their space, taking into account their specifics, goals and main educational purpose. The concept of "game flow", which originated in the gaming industry under the influence of the theory of the "state of flow" by M. Csikszentmihalyi, represents an original interpretation of the criteria of internal motivation of human activity and, as the goal of game design, assumes the achievement of the highest immersiveness of the game and the creation of space for the construction of meanings. The concept of game flow is widely used in modern trends in the development of educational games: the use of innovative game mechanics that complement and enrich the traditional and most common model of PBL gamification and allow achieving the greatest human involvement in the process of playing and learning is gaining great promise in them. The article uses a comprehensive methodological approach, including a descriptive method applied to various concepts of learning gamification and motivation theories, as well as a comparative and hermeneutic analysis of research on the development of educational computer games. The scientific novelty of the research is due to the correlation of the concept of game flow and the theory of the state of flow by M. Csikszentmihalyi with the main tasks of educational games and trends in their development. The conclusions of the article state that the development of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, 3D visualization, and the improvement of computer graphics open up new prospects for the use of computer games in education, including in the humanities. Despite the fact that the issue of determining the prospects for the development of computer learning games is solved in modern pedagogy by studying the mechanisms of formation of internal motivation and involvement in learning, the theory of the "state of flow" by M. Csikszentmihalyi is of great interest in this sense. Optimization of the game mechanics of modern educational computer games is aimed at personalization, creating a space of free choice for the player and involves individual selection of the level of difficulty of tasks. These and other characteristics of game design can significantly improve the effectiveness of training.

PERSONAL RESOURCES OF RESILIENCE IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY AND CRISES

The article examines various approaches to defining personal resilience, which is an important indicator of an individual's successful adaptation to stressful situations and crises. Resilience is understood as the ability of a person not only to maintain their integrity in difficult conditions but also to use these circumstances for personal growth and development. In conditions of uncertainty, crises, and stressful situations, personal resilience serves as a protective resource that allows individuals to maintain mental health and adaptive capabilities. The article focuses on the analysis of external and internal factors of resilience, particularly such resources as faith, hope, self-acceptance, acceptance of others, patience, and the ability to establish positive relationships. Personal resilience also includes the individual's ability to exhibit cognitive flexibility, manifested in the ability to adjust plans and expectations, adapting them to new conditions. The development of resilience can have both a protective and proactive nature, allowing a person not only to cope with difficulties but also to discover new opportunities for personal growth. Psychological studies suggest that the development of such resources as internal motivation, self-regulation, and self-acceptance plays a crucial role in enhancing personal resilience in the face of external threats and uncertainty. The research also highlights that important coping strategies that help overcome stress include positive reappraisal and problem-solving planning. These strategies not only help reduce anxiety levels but also effectively contribute to personal development. Less effective strategies, according to the studies, are those aimed at seeking external support or avoiding responsibility, as they do not contribute to internal resilience. Thus, personal resilience is a multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses a set of psychological resources and adaptive strategies that help individuals maintain balance and emotional well-being during crises. Research into these mechanisms is essential for the development of psychological support programs and interventions aimed at strengthening resilience and the ability to thrive in challenging life circumstances.

A Perspective of Theory Technology-To-Performance Chain (TPC): Accounting Information Systems, Internal Control and Work Motivation on Employee Performance

The advancement of technology is a reflection of the contemporary era, continually evolving to address the changing needs of humanity. Beyond the widespread demand for accounting information systems, it is crucial to recognize the substantial influence that internal control and work motivation wield over employee performance. This research endeavors to examine the impact of accounting information systems, internal control, and work motivation on the performance of PT Arfia Megah's employees. The study employs a saturated sampling method, encompassing the entire population of 40 employees at PT Arfia Megah. The independent variables under scrutiny include accounting information systems, internal controls, and work motivation, while employee performance serves as the dependent variable. Utilizing a quantitative approach, primary data is collected through a questionnaire, and the analysis is conducted using the multiple regression method. The findings affirm a positive correlation between accounting information systems, internal control, work motivation, and enhanced employee performance

Studying the peculiarities of the universities students’ motivation for research activities

Introduction. The article substantiates the need for up-to-date knowledge about the state and possibilities of university students’ research activities, taking into account the necessity to increase the importance of such activities for education and personal development of future professionals in the field of science. The purpose of the article is to present the research results (2023) reflecting the problems of involving students into research activities and ways of solving these problems, as well as the results of investigating students’ motivation at the Herzen State Pedagogical University in Russia. The innovative model of preparing highly qualified scientific and academic staff is characterized. Materials and Methods. The research methodology is based on the ideas of a personality-centered approach. Theoretical and practical methods of scientific research were applied: theoretical analysis, synthesis, classification; the online questionnaire, which revealed various aspects of students’ motivation to participation in research activities, and mathematical methods of data processing. Results. The authors presented three groups of results: - the review and analysis of studies conducted in the 2000s by Russian and international researchers on various aspects of engaging university students in research activities; - the review of current research investigations conducted in Russian universities, reflecting practice of improving university students’ research activities in various regions of the country; - the results of the study conducted in 2023 at the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia - a survey of students majoring in the following fields: Education (Education science); Psychology (psychological sciences); Psychology and Education which reflect the key positions of organizing students’ research: the engagement of students in educational activities; motivation for research activities; satisfaction with research experience; the degree of participation in the student research society; self-assessment of the research skills; assessment of existing conditions for research activities and accessibility to them at the university. Conclusions. Students will choose research activities as a basis for their professional formation if research is considered to be a leading activity in the higher educational institution; where external and internal motives of involving students in research are taken into account and regulatory and research support of students in their scientific self-determination is manifested. One of the possible forms of creating such conditions is the model of a joint master’s and doctoral-level degree program.

Beyond rewards and punishments: enhancing children's intrinsic motivation through self-determination theory

In the domain of educational psychology, the cultivation of intrinsic motivation within children presents a pivotal challenge, especially when considering the limitations inherent in conventional reward and punishment systems. This research delves into the efficacy of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a transformative approach to foster intrinsic motivation, transcending traditional methods by emphasizing autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The study systematically reviews existing literature and employs theoretical analysis to construct a comprehensive methodological framework aimed at enhancing intrinsic motivation through educational practices rooted in SDT. The core of SDT posits that satisfying the psychological needs for autonomy (self-governance and freedom in learning), competence (mastery and effectiveness in tasks), and relatedness (meaningful social connections) can significantly bolster the intrinsic motivation of learners. By aligning educational strategies with these fundamental psychological needs, this research hypothesizes that learners will not only exhibit a heightened state of internal motivation but also demonstrate improved learning attitudes and behaviors. The findings from this study provide empirical support for the superior efficacy of SDT-based strategies over traditional reward and punishment approaches. Specifically, the application of SDT in educational settings has shown to markedly enhance children's intrinsic motivation, thereby fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment. This shift not only promotes a deeper, more self-driven engagement with learning material but also cultivates a positive outlook towards education, setting the stage for lifelong learning. In conclusion, the research underscores the significant potential of SDT to redefine motivational strategies within educational paradigms, offering a robust alternative to traditional methods by effectively nurturing the internal drive to learn among children.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РОЗВИТКУ САМООЦІНКИ У ПІДЛІТКОВОМУ ВІЦІ

The article argues the relevance of the self-esteem problem in adolescence, which is extremely important during their period of maturation, self-definition, evaluation of their abilities, basic values, and the search for ways to fulfill their dreams and satisfy needs. In scientific literature, there is no unequivocal interpretation of the essence of this phenomenon, as some researchers emphasize the need to create conditions for the development of necessary practical experience in positive self-assessment. Others focus on enhancing self-expression and self-disclosure, while others emphasize raising demands on adolescents to develop the ability to overcome difficulties in achieving success. The article emphasizes the necessity of considering the peculiarities of adolescence, the processes of self-identification, evaluation of one's actions, and the construction of perspectives, which are particularly challenging at this age. Unresolved aspects of the identified problem are highlighted, including the study of the level of formation of key competencies crucial for the formation of a positive attitude towards deep self-discovery, serving as a stimulus for self-development and self-improvement. Experimental findings establish that the individual's attitude towards oneself and the development of self-esteem are influenced by the attitudes of those around them. The research identified a range of problems in adolescents that require targeted systematic work, such as the inability to conduct a deep analysis of their achievements and failures, the inability to determine ways and options to overcome purely educational or life difficulties, the inability to appreciate the advice and remarks of more experienced individuals, insufficiently formed orientation towards the future, inadequate evaluation of others' attitudes towards oneself, and the inability to maintain the desired social status, as well as the inability to terminate unwanted relationships. The most essential competencies are highlighted, and the conclusion is drawn that they should be systematically developed, considering three basic factors: the experience of success and failure, the experience of others, and deep internal motivation. Keywords: self-esteem, adolescence, adolescent as an individual, attitude towards oneself, personality as the subject of own life, self-image, inner position.

A study on the influence of internal factors, motivations and policies on entrepreneurial behavior of college students in Guangdong province

This research focuses on Chinese college students, investigating the factors influencing their entrepreneurial intentions and the effectiveness of current innovation and entrepreneurship educational programs. Employing a mixed-methods approach that includes both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the study samples students from key universities to uncover patterns and perceptions around entrepreneurship. Improving the educational framework for innovation and entrepreneurship emerges as a strategic imperative from this study. The findings are significant for refining educational strategies, aiding policy formulation, and guiding the reform of innovation and entrepreneurship education to foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in China. This has profound implications for economic dynamism and addressing the socio-economic challenges of the modern era.

Parental Psychological Control and Adolescent Academic Achievement: The Mediating Role of Achievement Goal Orientation.

This study examined the multiple mediating roles of achievement goal orientation between three parental psychological control (PPC) strategies and adolescents' academic achievement. The study sample consisted of 2613 Chinese middle school adolescents (52.6% boys) who were followed for one and a half years; they completed questionnaires on PPC (including love withdrawal, guilt induction, and authority assertion), achievement goal orientation (involving the mastery approach, the performance approach, and performance-avoidance goals), and academic achievement. We found that (1) the direct effects of the three strategies on academic performance differed, with love withdrawal directly and negatively predicting adolescents' academic achievement and guilt induction and authority assertion not being significant direct predictors. (2) The mediating role of achievement goal orientations differed across the psychological control strategies. Specifically, love withdrawal led to adolescents' academic achievement through their performance-approach goal orientation, performance-avoidance goal orientation, and mastery goal orientation. Moreover, guilt induction and authority assertion had impacts only on adolescents' performance-approach and performance-avoidance goal orientations. This study highlights the negative impact of love withdrawal on adolescents' internal motivation and academic achievement by warning parents not to use this strategy to influence their children's thoughts and feelings.

Developing a psychological care competences framework for nurses in China: a mixed methods study

BackgroundWith social transformation, rapid economic development and deepening awareness of psychological health in China, people’s demand for psychological health services is becoming increasingly urgent. A key challenge for Chinese medical organizations is to train enough qualified psychological care nurses. A greater understanding of psychological care competences (PCC) can help in clinical nurse selection, training, and assessment.ObjectiveTo develop a PCC framework for Chinese nurses and obtain a consensus on the framework among experts.MethodsA descriptive mixed methods study was designed consisting of a literature review and semi-structured interviews followed by three Delphi rounds. The experts (n = 16) involved were nurses, nursing managers and educators from nine Chinese provinces with a specific interest in psychological care. Descriptive statistics assisted in data analysis.ResultsUsing the Iceberg Model as a theoretical foundation, five main dimensions and associated subdomains were integrated from 39 chosen articles. The semi-structured interviews with 24 nursing managers and nurses confirmed all of the themes from the literature review while generating new themes, both of which were incorporated into the initial PCC framework. After three Delphi rounds, the experts reached consensus on the PCC framework, including five domains (knowledge, skills, professional ethics, personal traits, internal motivations) and 22 subdomains with connotations. The response rate (RR) values for the three rounds of consultation were 80.00%, 87.50% and 92.86%, the composite reliability (Cr) values were 0.89–0.90, and the Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.155-0.200 (P < 0.05).ConclusionsOn the basis of the Iceberg Model, literature review and qualitative research methods along with Delphi technique were used to develop a scientific and systematic PCC framework. The research methods were feasible and the results were reliable, thereby providing a basis for adopting this framework into nursing education. A formal assessment tool should be developed to test the PCC of nurses in clinical practice.

Digital competence and students’ engagement: a comprehensive analysis of smartphone utilization, perceived autonomy and formal digital learning as mediators

PurposeThe integration of digital technologies into education has brought about a profound transformation, fundamentally reshaping the learning landscape. The purpose of this study is to underscore the importance of investigating the factors influencing students’ engagement (SE) in this evolving digital era, particularly within formal digital learning environments. To address this need, the study is grounded in self-determination theory (SDT) and presents a comprehensive model comprising interconnected elements: digital competence (DC), smartphone use (SPU), perceived autonomy (PA), digital formal learning (DFL) and SE.Design/methodology/approachThe research conducted an investigation within Saudi Arabian universities, collecting a robust data set of 392 cases. This data set underwent rigorous analysis to validate the proposed model. To untangle the intricate relationships within the framework, the study used partial least squares structural equation modelling. Given the distinct dimensions of the two constructs under study, the researcher used a disjoint two-stage approach to establish reflective-formative higher-order constructs (HOC).FindingsThe findings revealed that digital literacy and digital skills (DS) constitute the foundational constituents of DC. Simultaneously, the study identified facilitation, distraction and connectedness as integral components of SPU. Importantly, the study established that DC, SPU, PA and DFL significantly influence SE. Furthermore, the research illuminated the mediating roles played by SPU, PA and DFL in the complex relationship between DC and SE.Originality/valueThis study advances the literature by delineating the dynamic interplay between DC, SPU and SE in digital learning. It extends SDT within educational contexts, emphasizing the role of internal motivations and DS. Methodologically, it innovates through reflective-formative HOCs, deepening the analysis of complex educational constructs. Managerially, it guides institutions in enhancing DC and integrating smartphones effectively into learning, advocating for tailored strategies to foster engaging and autonomous digital learning environments, thereby enriching both theoretical understanding and practical application in education.

Overcoming the barriers to food recovery

PurposeResearch and interest in food loss and waste (FLW) have increased, but barriers stand in the way of firms engaging in food recovery efforts. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of how firms overcome these barriers.Design/methodology/approachThis study followed a qualitative, field-study-based research design in which 23 decision-makers at food-based organizations were interviewed. Quotes were extracted and categorized to develop a conceptual model of the food recovery process.FindingsThe conceptual model that evolved helps to explain decision-making related to FLW across the following dimensions: barriers to food recovery, incentives to overcome the barriers, internal processes for engaging in food recovery and external relationships influencing internal incentives and processes. In addition, the barriers and incentives were divided into operational and managerial issues.Originality/valueBuilding on the barriers to food recovery in prior research, we explored the processes that help firms overcome these barriers. The model developed in this study is an important step toward addressing these processes and relationships. It can serve as a foundation for a variety of future studies of food recovery.

Socio-ecological factors of girl child marriage: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research

BackgroundChild marriage of girls is one example of human rights violations, and is increasingly recognized as a key obstacle to global public health. Given the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the motivations for child marriage, this study aimed to identify socio-ecological factors contributing to gills child marriage.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted of all English-language studies measuring causes of child marriage between 2000 and October 2022 in the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, ProQuest, Poplin and Google Scholar databases. Girl child marriage is defined as a marriage under the age of 18. In this study, the CASP evaluation checklist was used to collect data. Two independent reviewers reviewed all articles.ResultsA total of 34 eligible qualitative articles were included. The most salient causes of child marriage among girls include low skills and knowledge, internal and external beliefs and motivations, and physical advantages at the individual level. Family characteristics and structure contribute to child marriage at the interpersonal level, while environmental and economic factors play a role at the community level. Social factors and cultural norms, as well as the shortcomings and weaknesses of legislation, are also contributing factors at the society level.ConclusionThe results showed that cultural beliefs supporting gender inequality and economic status were the most important causes of child marriage. These results can help policymakers and decision-makers implement strategies to reduce gender inequality to prevent child marriage.

Brain-IT: Targeting the brain using information technology for secondary prevention of mild neurocognitive disorder

Brain-IT: Targeting the brain using information technology for secondary prevention of mild neurocognitive disorder

A systematic review of parental burnout and related factors among parents

BackgroundParenting is both a complex and stressful endeavor, so parents sometimes experience parenting burnout. The main objective of this study was to provide an overview of factors related to general parental burnout (PB) among parents with at least one child based on the Ecological Systems Theory (EST).MethodsPubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, CNKI and WanFang were systematically searched for studies published from 2010 to July 2023 for peer-reviewed articles using keywords extracted from Medical Subject Headings such as “parenting”, “parental”, “burnout”, “psychological burnout”, “burn-out syndrome”. Studies were included if they described associations between factors and PB among parents of children aged 0-18 years old in the general population, and published in an English or Chinese language peer-reviewed journal. The Quality Assessment Tool for Studies with Diverse Designs (QATSDD) was employed to assess the risk of bias of included studies.ResultsOf 2037 articles, 26 articles met the inclusion criteria. Based on the Ecological Systems Theory (EST), we found that microsystem-individual factors such as gender, educational level, income, parental personality, internalization of maternal parental motivation, unmitigated communion, self-compassion and concern for others, alexithymia, anxiety and depressive symptoms, parental perfectionism, resilience, low self-esteem and high need for control, mother's attachment style were identified as being associated with parenting burnout. Mesosystem-interpersonal factors involve parent-child relationship and marital satisfaction. The exosystem-organizational or community factors include the number of children in the household, neighborhood and the number of hours spent with children, child's illness, child's behavior problems and social support. The macrosystem-society/policy or culture factors are mainly personal values and cultural values.ConclusionsThis systematic review found several factors that have been investigated in relation to PB. However, the majority of the factors were reported by one or two studies often implementing a cross-sectional design. Nevertheless, we still recommend that health policymakers and administrators relieve parenting burnout among parents with children by adjusting these modifiable factors.

Heterogeneity in drinking motives among college student drinkers: a latent profile analysis

Scant research has utilized person-centred approaches to investigate associations between patterns of drinking motive facets and alcohol-related outcomes and depressive symptoms. To address this gap, 1,216 first- and second-year Chinese college students (Mean age = 19.14, SD = 0.94, 37.3% male) who had consumed alcohol in the past year were surveyed by questionnaires. Latent profile analysis was used to identify distinct classes based on four drinking motives: enhancement, coping, conformity, and social motives. A 5-profile solution provided the best overall model fit to the data, including the ‘low’ (n = 712; 58.6%), ‘moderate’ (n = 213; 17.5%), ‘high’ (n = 120; 9.9%), ‘high external/low internal reinforcing’ (n = 108; 8.9%), and ‘high positive/low negative reinforcing’ motives groups (n = 63; 5.2%). Students with high drinking motives endorsed the highest levels of alcohol use outcomes and depression symptoms, while reporting the lowest level of drinking refusal self-efficacy. Students with moderate motives tended to occupy the middle position across all outcome variables. Students characterized by high external/low internal motives reported elevated depressive symptoms and drinking-related problems. Those with high positive/low negative motives exhibited high drinking intention and alcohol consumption, but low levels of drinking-related problems and depressive symptoms. These findings shed light on the heterogeneity among college student drinkers, paving the way for targeted alcohol interventions tailored to diverse drinking motive patterns.

Does negative environmental performance feedback induce substantive green innovation? The moderating roles of external regulations and internal incentive

AbstractWhen the environmental performance is below the aspiration, will firms make substantive changes? In order to answer this question, based on the behavioral theory of the firm, this paper examines the impact of negative environmental performance feedback on substantive green innovation (GI) and its influencing mechanism. It is found that the negative environmental performance feedback induces substantive GI, which is positively moderated by external regulations (i.e., government environmental regulation and public environmental concern) and internal incentive (i.e., executive equity incentive). Media pressure and risk preference act as mediators in the above promotion effect. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the above promotion effect as well as the moderating effects of external regulations are more pronounced in private firms, while the moderating effect of internal incentive is more pronounced in state‐owned firms. Furthermore, the above promotion and moderating effects are more pronounced after the ESG rating event of SynTao Green Finance Agency. This paper offers new sights into understanding the motives of substantive GI and policy suggestion for promoting firms to achieve sustainable development.

Pharmaceuticalisation as the tobacco industry’s endgame

ContextDeclining smoking prevalence and denormalisation of tobacco in developed countries reduced transnational tobacco company (TTC) profit during 1990s and 2000s. As these companies faced increasingly restrictive policies and lawsuits, they...

Study on city's energy transition: Evidence from the establishment of the new energy demonstration cities in China

Actively promoting city's energy transition is crucial for achieving SDG-7 and SDG-13. Taking the establishment of New Energy Demonstration Cities (NEDC) in China as a quasi-natural experiment, this paper employs difference-in-difference model to empirically test the impact of the NEDC policy on city's energy transition and its underlying mechanisms. The results demonstrate that the NEDC policy has significantly accelerated regional energy transition. Through an analysis of the internal motivation for energy transition, we find that this positive effect is predominantly driven by green demand-side rather than supply-side. Further examination of the external impetus for energy transition reveals that government governance, technology innovation, and the associated human and financial supports are key factors in propelling local energy transition. Our findings offer insights into the pathways of city's energy transition for China and other countries.