Forrester PE Dept

Motivation (Intrinsic and Extrinsic)

 

 

• Extrinsic Motivation

 

Definition:

 

Being driven by trophies, money, prizes or peer pressure.

 

Impact on Performance:

 

Being driven by the cash prize on offer for a specific placed finish in a tournament. This can motivate you positively as winning a physical prize such as a trophy or medal is the reward many performers desire. It can also be negative as peer pressure may cause you to perform in a way you do not want to personally but do so for the approval of others.

 

 

 

• Intrinsic Motivation

 

Definition:

Personal desire and will to succeed, to improve and to perform at a higher standard.

 

Impact on Performance:

 

It is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, and exists within the individual for example, trying to performing for your own self-esteem. This is a positive influence as it is entirely internal motivation, it is competing against yourself. As a negative, it may not be enough to motivate some performers. They may need extrinsic motivation to ensure high levels of motivation.