Motivational Strategies Research Articles

Motivation and Job Satisfaction as Drivers of Productivity: A Comprehensive Literature Review

The relationship between employee motivation, job satisfaction and productivity is an important research focus in the field of business management and organizational behavior. By combining existing research, this paper explores how motivation drives productivity through the bridge of job satisfaction. Studies have shown that fair compensation and career development support can significantly motivate employees, while job satisfaction translates this motivation into concrete work outcomes by improving employees' perceptions of the work environment, task challenges, and teamwork. At the same time, personalized and contextualized motivation strategies are crucial in meeting the needs of different industries and cultural backgrounds. However, issues regarding the long-term effects of financial incentives, the complexity of managing multicultural teams, and the adaptability of traditional motivation theories in telecommuting environments still need to be further explored. The purpose of this paper is to provide valuable suggestions for companies to optimize incentives and job satisfaction management, and to help employees and organizations grow together in the rapidly changing workplace environment.

Emerging Technology-Based Motivational Strategies: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Emerging Technology-Based Motivational Strategies: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

A Study of Human Resource Capability for Enhancing Local Food-Processing Entrepreneur’s Performance among Community-Based Enterprises

This research explores the human resource (HR) capabilities that reinforce performance and resilience in community-based enterprises (CBEs). Locally, the food-processing sector, specifically focusing on the provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, and Si Sa Ket, serves as the focus of this study. Adopting a qualitative research methodology based on acceptable criteria, the researchers conducted three rounds of purposive sample selection. Ultimately, 16 CBEs comprising 43 key informants were included in the study. Categorical data were gathered through diverse methods to ensure data saturation and mitigate bias. The approaches of focus groups, observations, face-to-face interviews, and analysis of relevant documentation were ethically employed. Thematic and content analyses were used to examine the data within the framework of HR capability and operational performance among CBE members. The findings derived from HR capability and their contributions to firm performance rely on several critical aspects, such as the importance of employee training and development, leadership effectiveness, strategies for motivation and retention, fostering a supportive organizational culture, implementing strategic HR practices, adapting to new technologies, leveraging external HR services, adhering to regulatory standards, promoting gender equality and inclusivity, and understanding economic influences. This study contributes to the theoretical understanding of strategic HR management by contextualizing these internal (HR) and external (economy) practices within CBEs. Additionally, it offers an essential agenda for practical recommendations to HR professionals and policymakers with a shared goal of advancing local and national growth and development. Importantly, it emphasizes achieving sustainable growth for CBEs and enhancing resilience in the food-processing sector

Decoding Motivation: An Empirical Analysis of Factors Driving Employee Engagement

Employee motivation is a critical factor in organizational success, influencing productivity, job satisfaction, and retention rates. This empirical study investigates the key factors that affect employee motivation across diverse industries. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected from 500 employees through surveys and interviews. The findings reveal that intrinsic factors such as job satisfaction, personal growth, and recognition significantly impact motivation, alongside extrinsic factors such as salary, job security, and work environment. This study offers insights into designing effective motivational strategies tailored to workforce needs.

Student Motivation in the Classroom: Practical Techniques and Strategies

The main objective of this study is to find out the practical techniques and strategies for student motivation in the classroom. This study is based on literatures review and presented in descriptive way. This article discusses numerous motivational techniques and strategies aimed to improve student's learning. It is found that supporting student motivation in the classroom is a challenging yet essential task for teachers. Enhancing classroom motivation is vital for creating a productive learning environment. Effective and practical techniques and strategies can significantly enhance students’ motivation and academic performance. It gives teachers the useful resources they need to motivate and inspire their students. It is argued that encouraging students to perform in the classroom should come from both intrinsic and extrinsic sources, but that encouraging students to learn and achieve will ultimately come from an intrinsic source will be extremely important. It is important that motivated students should work toward being autonomous learners, using self-regulated learning techniques, and accepting accountability for their own education. This article provides insights into practical strategies that help maximize student motivation and encourage academic accomplishment, from creating an optimal learning environment to putting new methods of instruction into practice.

Effects of Motivational Strategies on Specific Performance of Mixed Martial Arts Athletes

Psychological interventions are related to improved performance in many sports. However, studies evaluating the effect of motivational interventions on the performance of mixed martial arts athletes are lacking. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of motivational strategies on the specific performance of mixed martial arts athletes. For this, 22 adult male mixed martial arts athletes were evaluated at two conditions: 1) control condition, without any intervention; and 2) experimental condition, which received motivational strategies before the assessments. Athletes were divided into pairs with similar body mass and were instructed to perform a takedown, using the double leg technique, as quickly as possible after watching a motivational video and receiving a verbal command. As results, when comparing the conditions, a difference was found in the execution time of the takedown (p<0.001, d= 0.88, moderate), with lower values for the experimental condition compared to the control condition. Based on results, the acute application of motivational strategies was efficient to improve the specific performance of mixed martial arts athletes. However, the outcomes are preliminary resulting from a pilot study.

AI and Uncertain Motivation: Hidden allies that impact EFL argumentative essays using the Toulmin Model.

This study investigates the combined impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and Uncertain Motivation (UM) strategies on the argumentative writing performance of Saudi EFL learners, using the Toulmin Model. Sixty Saudi EFL students participated in four writing tasks, with results demonstrating significant improvements in essay quality, particularly in clarity, structure, and depth. AI tools provided real-time feedback, enhancing students' ability to refine claims, data, backing, and counterarguments. UM strategies, employing varied and unpredictable rewards, effectively sustained student motivation and engagement. However, a temporary decline was noted early in the study, attributed to the learning curve associated with both AI and the Toulmin model. Writing argumentative essays poses significant linguistic and cognitive challenges for EFL learners. By addressing these barriers, the study highlights the potential of AI to enhance EFL writing proficiency and underscores the motivational role of UM in maintaining student engagement. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating AI and UM thoughtfully into educational practices to maximize their effectiveness. Future research is encouraged to explore AI's long-term effects, address ethical considerations, and refine the integration of AI and UM strategies across diverse learning contexts.

The Correlational Study Between Speaking Ability and English Learning Motivation

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between motivation and speaking ability among students at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia. This study employs a quantitative method, utilizing a Likert scale questionnaire comprising 20 questions to measure both instrumental and integrative motivation. Data were collected from a sample of 36 students. The data were analyzed using correlation analysis to determine the relationship between motivation and speaking ability. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between motivation and speaking ability. Students with higher motivation tend to exhibit better speaking skills, which, in turn, fosters greater confidence in English communication. The study highlights the importance of motivation in enhancing communicative competence and suggests that integrating motivational strategies into teaching practices can improve students' English-speaking abilities. Overall, this research underscores the critical role of motivation in advancing language skills among English majors at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia.

Motivational strategies reduce recidivism and enhance treatment adherence in intimate partner violence perpetrators with substance use problems

Motivational strategies reduce recidivism and enhance treatment adherence in intimate partner violence perpetrators with substance use problems

Mental Models of the London Missionary Society’s Scientific Discourse in Southeast Asia (1815–1842)—A Socio-Cognitive Discourse Analysis Perspective

In the early nineteenth century, the London Missionary Society (LMS) established missionary outposts and printing presses in Southeast Asia, publishing a number of scientific periodicals and books, which subsequently informed the preaching policy on the Chinese mainland. The motivation and discursive strategies of the LMS’s dissemination of scientific knowledge in Southeast Asia are worthy of in-depth investigation. This study employs the socio-cognitive discourse analysis approach to investigate the mental model and discursive strategies of LMS’s two representative scientific publications in Southeast Asia, namely the Chinese Monthly Magazine and Memoir of Things Seen and Heard by Travelling West around the World, thus providing insights into the rationale behind the scientific discourse of Protestant missionaries in nineteenth-century China. It is found that the scientific discourse of the LMS in Southeast Asia was to modify the comprehension of world formation held by local Chinese migrants, thereby influencing their perception of European scientific strength and Christian belief. This study is an interdisciplinary investigation of Protestant history in Southeast Asia, and the methodology of critical discourse analysis offers a new way of explaining history, which complements the conventional historical analysis.

Enhancing athletes' motivation through optimization of the training process

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue of enhancing athletes' motivation in the context of optimizing the training process. The authors emphasize the key role of motivation in achieving athletic performance, highlighting its variability under the influence of both external factors (e.g., training environment, coach’s influence, social support) and internal ones (personal attitudes, emotional state, stress levels). The article focuses on the importance of adapting training programs to the individual needs of athletes, ensuring a balance between physical workloads, psychological support, and motivational incentives. The study demonstrates that personalized programs designed with consideration for athletes' specific characteristics can significantly influence their level of engagement in the training process, enhance self-discipline, create prerequisites for achieving long-term goals, and prevent emotional burnout. Special attention is given to the coach’s role as both a motivator and strategist in constructing an effective training process. The article’s conclusions point to the necessity of integrating psychological research into the practical training of athletes. The authors provide practical recommendations for coaches to help develop motivational strategies, improve training efficiency, and achieve consistently high athletic results. Motivation and discipline are important psychological aspects that influence the optimization of athletes' training processes. Motivation does not guarantee results, as it depends on inspiration, mood, and emotions, but it serves as a powerful drive for developing tactics and strategies, improving training, and determining the starting point, which helps focus on achieving the goal.

Exploring Preparedness, Motivation, Communication Tools and Strategies for the Engagement of Facilitators in Interprofessional Education

Interprofessional education (IPE) case-based events aim to nurture effective communication and active engagement among students from diverse disciplines. Facilitators play a critical role in the success of these events, yet limited research explores how to best prepare and motivate facilitators to fully engage students. This study addresses this gap by examining structured facilitator preparedness, motivational factors, and communication tools that enhance student engagement. Seven facilitators with prior IPE experience participated in semi-structured interviews to share their perspectives on preparation, motivation, and effective communication strategies. The interviews, lasting 45 to 60 minutes, were guided by questions adapted from Dalhousie University's Interprofessional Facilitation Scale (IFS) and included standardized prompts for discussion. Transcriptions of the sessions were analyzed to identify actionable strategies for facilitator development. The results revealed that structured preparation materials, such as case study notes and facilitation guides, significantly enhanced facilitators’ confidence and readiness to lead sessions. Motivation was closely tied to facilitators’ commitment to creating interdisciplinary collaboration and improving student learning outcomes. Effective communication tools, including structured prompts and guided discussion frameworks, were found to support student engagement and meaningful group interactions.This study provides educational institutions with practical strategies for enhancing facilitator training and support, emphasizing the importance of tailored preparation, motivational reinforcement, and effective communication techniques. These findings contribute to the development of stronger interdisciplinary collaboration and enriched student learning experiences in IPE settings.

The Influence of Leadership Style and Organizational Culture on Organizational Performance Mediated by Employee Motivation: A Study of Puskesmas in the Eastern Region of Bandung City

This study aims to examine the influence of leadership style and organizational culture on employee motivation and organizational performance at Puskesmas located in East Bandung City uses a quantitative approach. A total of 220 employees from 18 Puskesmas in East Bandung City participated in the survey, with data collection conducted through questionnaires. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 3.2.9 software, which focuses on hypothesis testing and bootstrapping to assess the relationship between variables. This study found that leadership style and organizational culture have a positive and significant effect on employee motivation, which in turn affects organizational performance and confirms the mediating role of motivation between leadership style and organizational performance, as well as between organizational culture and organizational performance. The statistical results show significant t-statistics and p-values, indicating strong predictive relevance of the model. However, the indirect effect through motivation is relatively moderate, indicating that further efforts are needed to strengthen the relationship in improving organizational performance. In particular, the research results highlight the need for better motivational strategies in Puskesmas to achieve more optimal organizational performance.

Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Strategies for Enhancing Achievement Motivation among Post Graduate Students

Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Strategies for Enhancing Achievement Motivation among Post Graduate Students

How Self-Regulated Learning Is Affected by Feedback Based on Large Language Models: Data-Driven Sustainable Development in Computer Programming Learning

Self-regulated learning (SRL) is a sustainable development skill that involves learners actively monitoring and adjusting their learning processes, which is essential for lifelong learning. Learning feedback plays a crucial role in SRL by aiding in self-observation and self-judgment. In this context, large language models (LLMs), with their ability to use human language and continuously interact with learners, not only provide personalized feedback but also offer a data-driven approach to sustainable development in education. By leveraging real-time data, LLMs have the potential to deliver more effective and interactive feedback that enhances both individual learning experiences and scalable, long-term educational strategies. Therefore, this study utilized a quasi-experimental design to examine the effects of LLM-based feedback on learners’ SRL, aiming to explore how this data-driven application could support learners’ sustainable development in computer programming learning. The findings indicate that LLM-based feedback significantly improves learners’ SRL by providing tailored, interactive support that enhances motivation and metacognitive strategies. Additionally, learners receiving LLM-based feedback demonstrated better academic performance, suggesting that these models can effectively support learners’ sustainable development in computer programming learning. However, the study acknowledges limitations, including the short experimental period and the initial unfamiliarity with LLM tools, which may have influenced the results. Future research should focus on refining LLM integration, exploring the impact of different feedback types, and extending the application of these tools to other educational contexts.

Teaching Approaches and Motivational Strategies on Malaysian Tertiary Learners’ Speaking Engagement

Today, it still seems quite difficult for Malaysian tertiary learners to speak in English fluently. It has to do with language anxiety, limited exposure, and the fear of being judged. This study looks at teaching approaches and motivational strategies for effectively engaging learners in speaking. It seeks to adopt qualitative research with Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), and blended learning to see how pedagogically targeted approaches and culturally sensitive practices could apply to problems related to attrition from participation. Semi-structured interviews, one with an experienced ESL teacher and the other with a learner in higher education, provide information on how integration of collaborative activities, gamified learning tools, and positive reinforcement can translate into fluency and lessen anxiety. Practical recommendations are made with respect to developing inclusive yet vibrant classrooms emphasizing cultural sensitivity and adaptation strategies in overcoming barricades to English speaking participation.

Development of Professional Motivation of Cadets of Higher and Western Educational Institutions

The professional motivation of cadets in higher and Western educational institutions plays a crucial role in shaping competent and dedicated military professionals. Motivation influences cadets’ academic performance, leadership skills, and long-term commitment to their military careers. This study explores the key factors affecting professional motivation, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, psychological theories, pedagogical approaches, and institutional frameworks. A comparative analysis between traditional higher military institutions and Western military academies highlights the differences in motivational strategies, with the former focusing on discipline and national service and the latter emphasizing leadership development, career opportunities, and autonomy in learning. Drawing on theories such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Self-Determination Theory, and Goal-Setting Theory, the study examines the psychological and social aspects that shape cadets' motivation. The findings suggest that a balanced integration of discipline, leadership training, career development, and psychological resilience strategies can enhance professional motivation. The article concludes with recommendations for improving motivation strategies in military education to ensure cadets’ long-term professional engagement and success.

The Influence of Mix Freeze Group Strategy and Motivation Toward English Foreign Language Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability

This research was aimed at knowing the students’ reading comprehension ability who were taught through mix freeze group strategy and conventional teaching; the reading comprehension of high motivated students who were taught through mix freeze group strategy and conventional teaching; the reading comprehension of low motivated students who were taught through mix freeze group strategy and conventional teaching; the interaction between both model of teaching and motivation toward students’ reading comprehensioan ability. This reserch was a quasi-experimental research by factorial 2x2 design. The data were collected by using test and questionnaire. Based on the research findings and data analysis, it can be concluded that: 1). Students’ reading comprehension ability who are taught through mix freeze groups strategy are better than those of conventional teaching. 2). High motivated students’ reading comprehension ability who are taught through mix freeze groups strategy are better than those of conventional teaching. 3). Low motivated students’ reading comprehension ability who are taught through mix freeze groups strategy are better than those of conventional teaching. 4) There is no interaction between mix freeze groups strategy and conventional teaching and motivation toward students’ reading comprehension ability. It means that mix freeze groups strategy and conventional teaching can be used without considering students’ pre-requisite motivation. The data shows that mix freeze groups strategy is more effective than conventional teaching. It could be concluded that students’ reading comprehension ability is not affected by motivation but mix freeze groups strategy.

Systematic review of interventions in early pregnancy among pregnant individuals at risk for hyperglycemia.

The maternal metabolic environment in early pregnancy can influence fetal growth trajectories. Our objective was to identify interventions initiated in early pregnancy (<20 weeks gestation) in pregnant individuals with risk factors for hyperglycemia and report their impact on primary (neonatal adiposity, small for gestational age, large for gestational age, macrosomia) and secondary outcomes (gestational weight gain, maternal hypertensive disorder, birth injury, NICU admission, preterm delivery, emergency cesarean section). We searched Cochrane Central database, Medline, Embase, CINAHL databases, and clinicaltrials.gov (September 2024) for clinical trials published between 2009 and 2024. Search terms included the key words "early OR during" OR "first trimester OR second trimester" AND "gestation OR pregnancy" OR "prenatal care" AND "insulin resistance" OR "metabolic health" OR "diabet*" OR "body composition" OR "obes*" OR "weight gain" OR "gestational diabetes" OR "hyperglycemia" OR "metabolic syndrome" AND "clinical trial." Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other trials reporting interventions initiated before 20 weeks gestation in participants with singleton pregnancies at risk for hyperglycemia (overweight and/or obesity, history of type 2 diabetes, and/or history of GDM) that reported at least one primary outcome were included. Studies had to be conducted with humans in high income countries as defined by the World Bank, written in English. We used the Downs and Black checklist to evaluate the methodological quality and risk. Data was extracted independently and any questions were resolved through group discussion. Interventions were categorized and synthesized by type. 21,924 records were identified and 70 full-text articles met inclusion criteria. 65 articles were RCTs. Eight intervention categories were identified: diet only, physical activity or exercise only, diet and physical activity or exercise combined, lifestyle counseling, supplements, pharmaceuticals, early GDM screening, and mixed interventions. Only 12 studies reported statistically significant effects on primary neonatal outcomes. Interventions initiated in early pregnancy (<20 weeks) among pregnant individuals at risk for hyperglycemia that include one or more of the following strategies can reduce risk of excess neonatal adiposity, macrosomia, large for gestational age and small for gestational age neonates: goal-setting and motivational strategies to improve diet and increase physical activity through individual and group sessions; lifestyle coaching that included behavioral techniques designed to empower participants by fostering autonomy in a supportive environment; structured group exercise classes three times per week; and personalized dietary recommendations.

대학 신입생 대상 학습전략 하위요인에 의한 학업성취 예측 및 군집 분석 사례 연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to lay the foundation for establishing a customized teaching and learning support system by clustering students based on the Learning Strategy Test (MLST) for freshmen in universities. Methods For this purpose, 1,503 freshmen from A university in G city were diagnosed using the MLST to analyze their personality, motivation, emotion, and behavior characteristics. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, cluster analysis, and cross-analysis were conducted, focusing on the sub-factors and related variables of the MLST. Results The analysis of MLST sub-factors according to learners' academic achievement revealed that for personality characteristics, the scores for self-efficacy, outcome expectation, and conscientiousness decreased as academic achievement decreased. Learning motivation and competitive motivation also decreased with academic levels, while avoidance motivation was higher in the top academic group. In emotional characteristics, depression was lowest in the lower academic group but higher in the top group compared to the middle groups. Behavior characteristics scores decreased with lower academic achievement, but memory strategy scores were lower in the top group compared to middle groups. Regression analysis showed that MLST sub-factors explained 19.5% of academic achievement, with learning time, personality, and behavior characteristics being significant variables. When all 17 variables were included, the explanatory power increased to 22.9%, with notable contributions from self-efficacy, competitive and avoidance motivation, class listening, and test strategies. Four clusters were modeled based on MLST sub-factors: Yellow Light, Red Light, Blue Light, and Green Light. Cross-analysis showed significant differences when comparing these clusters with types based on study quantity and learning strategies (latent, stagnant, diligent). Conclusions This study holds significance as a foundational study to link the MLST tests conducted for freshmen in universities to more customized learning support