What determines study motivation?

Delay = the time between the effort and the positive outcomeHow long does it take until you see the positive effects of your efforts?The longer it takes between effort and outcome, the higher the delay will be and the lower the motivation score will be. Long-term goals are less motivating than short-term goals.Can be influenced by: Setting subgoals. The quicker a subgoal can be completed, the more motivating. Aim for goals that take less than 2 hours to complete.Expectancy = the chance that your efforts will prove fruitfulThis is your own feeling: How big is the chance you will succeed?Can be influenced by: Setting subgoals. The more precisely formulated this goal is, the better. Small and precise goals have a bigger chance to be completed than big and vague goals, hence the expectancy to succeed rises.Value = how much you value the positive outcomeHow important, worthwhile and rewarding is the goal for you?Can be influenced by: Normally completion of a task can be rewarding in itself. But if a task is not so important for you and very much disliked, extra rewards can be of help.
Reflect on one or more of the following questions. Share your thoughts in the comment section:
- Are you motivated for your studies normally?
- How do you keep yourself motivated?
- Which situations are you easily motivated for, and when do you struggle the most?
- What should you do (or keep in mind) to motivate yourself during hard moments?
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