Motivational Aspects Research Articles

THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CLASSROOM WHILE TEACHING ENGLISH: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS

This article discusses the use of digital technologies in English language classes for 9th and 10th-grade learners in Astana, Kazakhstan. The primary objective of the study was to assess both the advantageous and disadvantageous impacts of incorporating digital tools into language education, with a particular focus on bolstering reading and listening proficiencies. In assessing the integration of digital technologies, the study addressed not only the instructional implications but also the psychological aspects involved. Students received activities requiring online blog reading to improve their reading abilities, while they got involved with news reports to enhance their listening skills afterwards established summaries of the material. The study emphasizes the essential significance of developing instructional techniques which utilize the possibilities of digital technology to improve communicative competence. It also highlights the value of adjusting these approaches to meet various approaches to learning and preferences, while keeping potential learning obstacles and motivational aspects in mind. By establishing a balance between technology integration and pedagogical efficacy, teachers can successfully employ digital technologies to improve the language learning experience for students in Astana and beyond.Furthermore, the study acknowledges that teachers can maximize the benefits of digital tools and create dynamic learning environments that encourage language acquisition and proficiency by keeping relevant on advancements in educational technology and pedagogical best practices.

The construct validity of self-regulated learning questionnaire for senior high school students: a Rasch model analysis

<span lang="EN-US">Self-regulated learning (SLR) is a condition in which students actively participate in the process of acquiring knowledge, and it closely relates to students’ metacognitive, motivational, and behavioral aspects. In order to measure this variable, an instrument was developed by referring to the Zimmerman cycle in the form of a questionnaire. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the construct validity of SLR questionnaires designed for high school students through Rasch model analysis. The method employed was descriptive quantitative research. The analyzed questionnaire consists of 50 positive statements, rated on 4-point Likert scale, and arranged of forethought, performance, and self-reflection phases. Furthermore, the construct validity was conducted on 235 third grade (XII) high school students in Gunungsitoli City (Indonesia), with a gender distribution of 58.29% female and 41.70% male. The results showed that the questionnaire with 4-rating scales satisfied the criteria for validity, gender inclusiveness, and unidimensionality based on Rasch model analysis for 25 statements. The implication of this research shows that the SLR questionnaire developed is valid and can be used in wider field research, especially in mathematics learning.</span>

Social support from manager and co-workers in relation to registered nurses' work motivation in three healthcare settings: A cross-sectional study of a Swedish national sample.

Having more registered nurses (RNs) leave their workplace, with a shortage of RNs in healthcare as a consequence, might pose a risk to patient safety. According to the Job Demands Resource model, social support is a resource that can enhance work motivation, and if RNs are motivated at work, their willingness to remain in the workplace may increase. The aims were to explore (1) differences in RNs' experiences of social support from their immediate manager and co-workers between different healthcare settings, (2) associations between RNs' experiences of social support and aspects of work motivation, and (3) if these associations differed in strength between healthcare settings. A cross-sectional study design. A stratified population of Swedish RNs, n = 2290, working in either hospitals, primary care, or home healthcare, responded to a survey in 2022. Chi-squared tests and linear and logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Interaction was measured by adding an interaction term to the fully adjusted regression models. The findings' generalizability was strengthened by including calibrating weights in all analyses. RNs in primary care reported higher social support from their immediate manager than RNs in hospitals and home healthcare. RNs in home healthcare reported lower social support from co-workers than RNs in hospitals and primary care. There were statistically significant associations between higher levels of social support from the immediate manager and co-workers, respectively, and higher ratings in all aspects of work motivation: work engagement (manager: beta coefficient [b] = 0.08, confidence interval [CI] 95% = 0.05; 0.10; co-workers: b = 0.12, CI 95% = 0.08; 0.16), job satisfaction (manager: b = 0.24, CI 95% = 0.21; 0.27; co-workers: b = 0.22, CI 95% = 0.16; 0.28), opportunities to provide high-quality care (manager: b = 0.15, CI 95% = 0.11; 0.18; co-workers: b = 0.19, CI 95% = 0.13; 0.24), satisfaction with the employer (manager: b = 0.46, CI 95% = 0.42; 0.50; co-workers: not statistically significant) and intention to remain at the workplace (manager: odds ratio = 1.89, CI 95% = 1.69; 2.13; co-workers: odds ratio = 1.42, CI 95% = 1.17; 1.72). The associations differed in strength between hospitals, primary care, and home healthcare. Strengthening social support from the immediate manager and co-workers appears to be a way to increase RNs' work motivation, including their intention to remain at the workplace. This may be important, particularly in primary care and home healthcare. To strengthen RNs' work motivation and willingness to stay in the workplace, it appears important for healthcare organizations to provide RN social support.

The essence of motivation in learning English as a foreign or second language

This research paper investigates recent studies on the role of motivation in second or foreign language acquisition. Motivation is identified as a critical determinant of success or failure in complex tasks. The paper offers academic definitions of motivation, categorizes different types of motivation, and revisits prior research on its significance in language learning. It also outlines the essential requirements and key aspects of motivation. The literature review underscores the pivotal role of motivation in learning English as a second or foreign language, revealing that motivation significantly enhances language learning outcomes. The findings emphasize that fostering motivation is essential for achieving effective and successful language acquisition. This comprehensive examination provides valuable insights into how motivation can be leveraged to improve language learning processes and outcomes. Keywords: English as a foreign language; impact; motivation; second language.

Memahami Hakikat Manusia Berdasarkan Teori Konseling Psikoanalisis

Psychoanalysis is a theory developed by Sigmund Freud where it is said that past experiences affect a person in the present. This research uses a literature review approach by collecting information from credible and relevant sources related to the topic discussed. Data collection by tracing, reviewing, and understanding the sources of journal writing that has been made previously from the last ten years. The results of the study show an explanation of Sigmund's theory which divides the level of consciousness into three, namely id, ego, and superego, which are the three elements that result in inner drive and give birth to healthy and unhealthy behavior. Not only studying this, this theory also looks at the basis or background of the emergence of these behaviors and explains the development of human personality. This theory emphasizes components such as motivation, emotions, and other internal aspects. In addition, it also argues that the development of a person's personality occurs through psychological conflicts that generally occur during childhood or early childhood.

Explaining research performance: investigating the importance of motivation

In this article, we study the motivation and performance of researchers. More specifically, we investigate what motivates researchers across different research fields and countries and how this motivation influences their research performance. The basis for our study is a large-N survey of economists, cardiologists, and physicists in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK. The analysis shows that researchers are primarily motivated by scientific curiosity and practical application and less so by career considerations. There are limited differences across fields and countries, suggesting that the mix of motivational aspects has a common academic core less influenced by disciplinary standards or different national environments. Linking motivational factors to research performance, through bibliometric data on publication productivity and citation impact, our data show that those driven by practical application aspects of motivation have a higher probability for high productivity. Being driven by career considerations also increases productivity but only to a certain extent before it starts having a detrimental effect.

Exploring the affordable loss principle: a systematic literature review

Objective: This article investigates how academic research in business and management approaches the Affordable Loss Principle (ALP) concept. We identify what researchers observed from the ALP lens, what they found, and which conclusions they reached to develop a future research agenda. Method: This study analyzes 51 recent research articles through a systematic literature review to evaluate the current state and developments in the domain of ALP. Main Results: Using the VOSviewer software, the articles are clustered into three groups of primary subjects. The Performance cluster examines how ALP and effectuation influence company performance. The Motivation cluster delves into the motivational aspects behind decision-making processes in businesses. The Assessment cluster focuses on validating measurement scales for effectuation logic, particularly in the context of ALP. Relevance / Originality: The study underscores the critical role of ALP in fostering resilient and adaptive entrepreneurial strategies in uncertain business environments. It highlights the distinctive approach of ALP in encouraging entrepreneurs to engage in risk management strategies that focus on potential losses rather than maximum possible gains. Theoretical / Methodological Contributions: This article contributes significantly to the scholarly understanding of effectuation logic by providing a comprehensive framework of the current research landscape around ALP. It aids emerging researchers by mapping the existing literature and suggesting future research directions. In addition, it offers practical insights into implementing effectuation principles, particularly ALP, in entrepreneurial practices, thereby enhancing decision-making in dynamic and unpredictable markets.

Do Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Factors Predict Responses to Reading Fluency Interventions?

We investigated whether emotional and motivational factors had predictive effects beyond those of cognitive factors on responses to two reading fluency interventions. Eighty-two dysfluent readers (Grades 3–5) participated in a 12-week school-based fluency intervention, either combined with or without self-efficacy support. Response to the intervention was determined by the fluency gain score and the Reliable Change Index. In the skill-focused intervention, cognitive predictors contributed to the response, and reading-related anxiety and self-efficacy had effects beyond the cognitive predictors. Weaker initial reading skills and older age predicted response in the combined intervention. Thus, children's personal characteristics may have a greater influence on their responses in a skills-focused intervention than in an intervention that also considers emotional and motivational aspects.

Teknik dan Prosedur Asosiasi Bebas dan Interpretasi dalam Konseling Psikoanalisa

Psychoanalytic theory is a theory that attempts to explain the nature and development of personality. The classic psychoanalyst is Sigmund Freud, Freud initially developed his theory about personality structure and the causes of mental disorders. The main elements of this theory are motivation, emotions, and other aspects of consciousness. The purpose of this article is to know Techniques and Procedures for Free Association and Interpretation in Psychoanalytic Counseling. The method used in this research is qualitative with a literature study, starting with written material that is considered the most relevant. The results of this research include, namely (1) Basic procedures for free association counseling techniques, (2) procedures for interpretation counseling techniques, (3) Steps for free association, (4) Steps for interpretation counseling techniques.

Implementasi Digital Learning pada Materi Tekanan Zat untuk Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMP

Students sometimes feel bored with the lecture-based learning model, so as educators it is necessary to try to apply digital learning in the classroom. Digital learning is expected to increase students' interest and motivation in learning so that students feel comfortable and the knowledge they gain will be easy for them to accept. This study aims to analyze the use of digital learning media on students' interest and motivation to learn. The research method used in this research is a survey using interest and motivation questionnaires. The survey results from the aspect of student interest indicate that on average each indicator of the use of digital learning can help increase student interest in learning, while the motivational aspect shows that on average each indicator of the use of digital learning can help increase students' learning motivation. The results of this survey indicate that digital learning is useful so that it can increase interest and motivation to learn in students.

Transformational leadership and follower performance: Relational and motivational bases of leader behaviors

AbstractBased on criticisms and recommendations in the literature made particularly in the last decade, this study focuses on the basic assumptions of transformational leadership (TL) theory such as “follower transformation,” “conceptual differences between the sub‐dimensions of TL” and “performance beyond expectations.” In this regard, it hypothesizes that while individualized consideration and idealized influence sub‐dimensions of TL affect followers' perceptions about the quality of their relationships with their leaders, the inspirational motivation and intellectual stimulation sub‐dimensions are mostly motivational (i.e., person‐organization fit and self‐efficacy), and that these sub‐dimensions enhance follower performance (i.e., organizational citizenship behaviors and task performance) through these specified mechanisms. It also hypothesizes that the quality of leader‐member exchanges moderates the influences of the motivational aspects of TL on follower performance. These hypotheses were tested and confirmed by analyzing the data from 222 leader–follower pairs from the private security sector. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed and suggestions for future research are provided. This article hopes to motivate future studies to clarify the TL theory and to further support its development.

Self-regulated learning of anatomy during the COVID-19 lockdown period in a low-income setting.

In March 2020, universities in Zimbabwe temporarily closed and switched to remote learning to contain the spread of SARS Cov2 infections. The sudden change to distance learning gave autonomy to students to direct their own learning. To understand how the students at the University of Zimbabwe and Midlands State University adapted to emergency remote learning, focus group discussions and a self-administered questionnaire survey based on the self-regulated learning inventory were conducted to capture cognitive, motivational, and emotional aspects of anatomy learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns among these students' lived experiences. Two coders analyzed the data independently and discussed the codes to reach a consensus. The results showed that students at the two medical schools cognitively and meta-cognitively planned, executed and evaluated self-regulated strategies in different ways that suited their environments during the COVID-19 lockdown. Several factors, such as demographic location, home setting/situation, socioeconomic background and expertise in using online platforms, affected the students' self-directed learning. Students generally adapted well to the constraints brought about by the lockdown on their anatomy learning in order to learn effectively. This study was able to highlight important self-regulated learning strategies that were implemented during COVID-19 by anatomy learners, especially those in low-income settings, and these strategies equip teachers and learners alike in preparation for similar future situations that may result in forced remote learning of anatomy.

From Metrics to Experiences: Investigating How Sport Data Shapes the Social Context, Self-Determination and Motivation of Athletes

Abstract In this paper, we use self-determination theory and its related mini-theories to investigate the influence of sport data on sports experience and motivation in sports. First, we reflect on the use of technology in sports and show how sport data thwarts and promotes motivation in sports. Second, we argue that human–computer interaction (HCI) has been too narrowly focused on the ‘performance’ aspect of sport data. We argue for a more liberal take on sport data, showing that it also relates to motivation in sports through basic human needs. By bridging SportsHCI studies with the insights we gain from self-determination theory, we uncover the interwoven relations between the objective measures that sports technology provides and their motivational aspects for athletes. Our paper ends with five emerging points for attention for SportsHCI that we think can pave the way towards a more holistic approach to considering sport data for motivation in sports.

Hubungan Parasosial Army di Weverse (Studi Pada Komunitas Army Balikpapan)

Parasocial relationships is the participation of fans who connect with an idol and become emotionally attached to them because the process satisfy each fan individually. The parasocial relationship that occurs between fans of the K-pop group BTS and their fans, namely ARMY, is established on the digital media Weverse. The aim of this research is to understand the description of parasocial relationships by looking at the levels of fan parasocial interaction: Entertainment Social Value, Intense Personal Feeling, Bonderline Pantalogical Tendency. This research employs the phenomenological method, a qualitative approach that allows for detailed observation and hearing of people's individual explanations and understandings based on their experiences. The sampling technique in this research used purposive sampling technique. Sampling took the form of observation, documentation and in-depth interviews as primary data analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. According to the study's findings, fans' emotional attached to BTS were shown by ARMY's parasocial interactions, which included motivation aspect at the Entertainment Social Value level, intensity aspect at the Intense Personal Feeling level, and obsession aspect, willing to do anything behaviour, irrational and uncontrollble thinking at the Bonderline Pantalogical Tendency level.

Problems of Respondents' Honesty and Objectivity in Sociological Surveys: Motivational Aspects and Their Influence on Data Quality

Problems of Respondents' Honesty and Objectivity in Sociological Surveys: Motivational Aspects and Their Influence on Data Quality

Effective treatment of stress and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic diseases

Acute or chronic stress, as well as high anxiety condition constitute risk factors leading to the development and progression of many common chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, endocrinological, pulmonary, oncological diseases, etc. A particular feature of these conditions co-occurring with chronic diseases is their significant impact on the motivational aspect of medication compliance, including non-pharmaceutical treatments and a healthy lifestyle, which can increase manyfold the risk for complicated course of chronic somatic disease. On the one hand, the urgent need to identify and manage anxiety and stress disorders in the outpatient practice is caused by high incidence rates of these disorders in patients with chronic pathologies, deteriorated quality of life and increased adverse outcomes, and on the other hand, by inadequate awareness of the options available for safe and efficient correction of these disorders. Therapeutic approaches to the management of high anxiety conditions, in particular those under chronic stress, include both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments, but their efficiency, availability and safety are often not interchangeable. This review article presents the most common variants of anxiety disorders combined with chronic somatic diseases in outpatient practice. A safe and effective option to combat symptoms of stress and high anxiety using modern herbal medicines with anti-anxiety, sedative and antispasmodic effects that can be regarded as alternatives to conventional anxiolytics is considered.

Exploring Effective Learning Strategies In Arabic Language Through The Arcs Model

Learning a foreign language is challenging for non-native speakers. Thus, choosing the best Language Learning Strategies (LLS) is important in learning a foreign language, especially for the Arabic language. The LLS used will be able to help the students to motivate and enhance the language learning to the optimal level. This study aims to investigate the outcome of the ARCS Model in Arabic Language student's learning strategies, focusing on attention, confidence, satisfaction and the relationships between all three motivation aspects. A quantitative survey consisting of 41 questions was divided into four sections: demographic profile, attention and relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. The survey was distributed to 182 respondents who took Arabic as a third language in a public university. Data was analysed using SPSS Frequency Statistics. The findings showed the highest mean score for the ARCS model in motivation was in satisfaction items. Regular attendance to class and help-seeking show the highest mean score in both items. Students seek help from others when having difficulties in learning the Arabic language. This study helped educators to identify the best teaching models and methods for learning the language to motivate the students for example, group work, presentation and others.

Investigating Descending Pain Regulation in Fibromyalgia and the Link to Altered Autonomic Regulation by Means of Functional MRI Data.

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is a chronic pain condition that affects a significant portion of the population; yet, this condition is still poorly understood. Prior research has suggested that individuals with FM display a heightened sensitivity to pain and signs of autonomic dysfunction. Recent advances in functional MRI analysis methods to model blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) responses across networks of regions, and structural and physiological modeling (SAPM) have shown the potential to provide more detailed information about altered neural activity than was previously possible. Therefore, this study aimed to apply novel analysis methods to investigate altered neural processes underlying pain sensitivity in FM in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data from the brainstem and spinal cord. Prior fMRI studies have shown evidence of functional differences in fibromyalgia (FM) within brain regions associated with pain's motivational aspects, as well as differences in neural activity related to pain regulation, arousal, and autonomic homeostatic regulation within the brainstem and spinal cord regions. We, therefore, hypothesized that nociceptive processing is altered in FM compared to healthy controls (HCs) in the brainstem and spinal cord areas linked to autonomic function and descending pain regulation, including the parabrachial nuclei (PBN) and nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS). We expected that new details of this altered neural signaling would be revealed with SAPM. The results provide new evidence of altered neural signaling in FM related to arousal and autonomic homeostatic regulation. This further advances our understanding of the altered neural processing that occurs in women with FM.

The Influence of Leadership and Motivation on Employee Work Discipline at Fave Hotel Olo Padang

The study was undertaken to explore how leadership and motivation impact employee work discipline at Fave Hotel Padang. The primary objective is the investigation of the correlation between leadership, motivation, and work discipline. The research methodology employed was quantitative in nature. The data utilized in the study comprised both primary and secondary sources. The study's target population encompassed the staff of Fave Hotel Padang. A sample size of 30 employees was selected using a non-probability sampling technique. Data collection was facilitated through a questionnaire designed with a Likert scale, which was pretested for validity and reliability. The collected data were subjected to analysis using SPSS 25.00 software.The findings of the study revealed that leadership was classified as moderately satisfactory (46.67%). Furthermore, the motivational aspect was rated positively (80%), while the variable of work discipline garnered an agreeable response (76.67%). The influence exerted by leadership (X1) and motivation (X2) on work discipline (Y) was determined to be 24.1% and 75.9% respectively, with other factors contributing to the remaining impact. Further analysis unveiled that the leadership variable (X1) displayed a Beta or Standardized Coefficient value of 0.086, surpassing the threshold of 0, accompanied by a T-count value of (0.400) with a significance level of 0.002, lower than 0.05. Hence, it can be deduced that the leadership variable (X1) exhibits a significant and favorable impact on work discipline (Y). Similarly, the hypothesis stemming from the motivation segment of the research displayed a Beta or Standardized Coefficient value of 0.110, surpassing the threshold of 0, coupled with a calculated T-value of (0.511) at a significance level of 0.013, also less than 0.05. This underscores the fact that the motivational (X2) significantly and positively affects work discipline (Y).

Colour and temperature of the stars: a demonstration using Arduino

Teaching the colour of stars is not as trivial as one might think. It can be challenging for students to grasp that the colour of stars follows a temperature sequence. This paper introduces a simple experimental setup for instructing the correlation between a star’s colour and its temperature. Furthermore, the experimental setup facilitates the exploration of the topic of colour addition, demonstrating to students how to replicate the colour of a star—a spectrum colour—by employing an RGB LED that emits only primary colours (red, green, and blue). The experiment utilised an Arduino microcontroller board in conjunction with RGB LEDs and an LCD display. The activity was conducted with 53 7th-grade students from a private school in Portugal results suggest a positive reception, indicating success in both motivational and cognitive aspects. The overall outcomes underscore the effectiveness of the activity in imparting new knowledge to students.