Motivation Drivers

Motivation is driven by three key factors: autonomy, competence, and connection. Two of these factors, competence and connection, are also linked to The Trust Trifecta.

Learn more about motivation drivers in our Level 2 course, Hidden Curriculum: Igniting Change from the Middle.
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Image adapted from "Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions" by Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci

Image concept and development by Drs. Julia E. Moore and Sobia Khan

Image design by Valentina Gastaldo


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Motivation Drivers. Adapted from Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2020). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 61, Article 101860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2020.101860. Image developed by The Center for Implementation, © 2024. Version: V2024.01. https://thecenterforimplementation.com/toolbox/motivation-drivers


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