INTRINSIC MOTIVATION THEORY:

What is Intrinsic Motivation?

Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards. In other words, the motivation
to engage in a behavior arises from within the individual because it is naturally satisfying to you.

"Intrinsic motivation occurs when we act without any obvious external rewards. We simply enjoy an
activity or see it as an opportunity to explore, learn, and actualize our potentials."

The Power of Internal Satisfaction

When you pursue an activity for the pure enjoyment of it, you are doing so because you are intrinsically
motivated. Your motivations for engaging in the behavior arise entirely from within rather than out of a
desire to gain some type of external rewards such as prizes, money, or acclaim.

Of course, that isn't to say that intrinsically motivated behaviors do not come with their own rewards.
These rewards involve creating positive emotions within the individual.

Activities can generate such feelings when they give people a sense of meaning like participating in
volunteer or church events. They may also give you a sense of progress when you see that your work is
accomplishing something positive or competence when you learn something new or become more
skilled at a task.

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-intrinsic-motivation-2795385

Intrinsic motivation is the act of doing something without any obvious external rewards. You do it
because it’s enjoyable and interesting, rather than because of an outside incentive or pressure to do it,
such as a reward or deadline.

Intrinsic motivation theory

There have been a number of different proposed theories to explain intrinsic motivation and how it
works. Some experts believe that all behavior is driven by external reward, such as money, status, or
food. In intrinsically motivated behaviors, the reward is the activity itself.

The most recognized theory of intrinsic motivation was first based on people’s needs and drives.
Hunger, thirst, and sex are biological needs that we’re driven to pursue in order to live and be healthy.
Just like these biological needs, people also have psychological needs that must be satisfied in order to
develop and thrive. These include the need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Along with satisfying these underlying psychological needs, intrinsic motivation also involves seeking out
and engaging in activities that we find challenging, interesting, and internally rewarding without the
prospect of any external reward.

https://www.healthline.com/health/intrinsic-motivation#summary