Intrinsic Motivation

GLOSSARY

Doing something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable. See Self-Determination Theory. Contrast with extrinsic motivation.

Flat design illustration of a pink heart inside a cloud with a ladder and yellow crosses below it.
Flat design illustration of a pink heart inside a cloud with a ladder and yellow crosses below it.

Reference:

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25(1), 54-67. https://doi.org/10.1006/ceps.1999.1020