özgüdür

Özgüdür is a Turkish term used to describe an action or tendency that arises from an intrinsic drive rather than external incentives. The word is formed from öz, meaning self or intrinsic, and güdü, meaning drive or motive, with the predicative suffix -dür, which marks a statement about the nature of something. In academic usage, özgüdür often signals that the motive is internal and not primarily shaped by rewards, punishments, or social pressures.

In discourse, özgüdür is commonly contrasted with external motivation (dışsal dürtü) and is related to concepts such as içgüdü (instinct) and içsel dürtü (internal impulse). It is used in psychology, behavioral sciences, and philosophy to discuss voluntary or self-originating behavior and to emphasize agency and autonomy in decision making. While related to instinct, özgüdür typically carries a nuanced emphasis on self-generated motive rather than a hard-wired response to the environment.

Usage and nuance: özgüdür can function as a predicate in Turkish sentences, for example: “Bu davranış özgüdür.” or “İnsanın kararları çoğunlukla özgüdülerinden kaynaklanır.” In academic writing, the term may appear in discussions about autonomy, self-determination, and the interplay between internal drives and external factors shaping behavior.

See also: içgüdü, içsel dürtü, dışsal dürtü, özerklik.