motivationens
Motivationens is a term used in Swedish-language motivational literature to denote the overall system of factors that energize, direct, and sustain human behavior. It encompasses intrinsic motives, such as curiosity and personal growth, and extrinsic motives, including rewards, social recognition, and obligations. The concept treats motivation as a dynamic process shaped by goals, expectations, value judgments, and situational cues. A central idea is that motivation arises from the perceived value of outcomes and the expected likelihood of achieving them, moderated by self-efficacy and autonomy.
The theoretical background draws on several well-established theories, including expectancy-value theory, self-determination theory, and goal-setting theory.
As a concept, motivationens is not a discrete discipline but a heuristic for understanding motivational dynamics
Criticisms include its broad scope and challenges in measurement, potential cultural bias, and the risk of
See also: Motivation, Self-determination theory, Expectancy-value theory, Intrinsic motivation, Extrinsic motivation.