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Research Essay Abdullah Almarouf (1900770)

Demotivation

Abdullah Almarouf

Seyda `Hidimoglu

22/9/2020

The problem and solutions of Demotivation

Demotivation is a combination of negative attitudes and behaviors (Falout, Elwood and Hood 2010). Just like motivation, demotivation comes from the self-determination theory, which means it has cognitive-related activities. Dajani and Zaki (2015). explained that Demotivation combines environmental (Extrinsic factors) and internal drive (Intrinsic factors). The social psychological perspective by Falout also presented a demotivation model made of capacities and affective States. This cognitive process directly correlates with the internal and external environment with others contextual factors creating persistence, intensity, direction of actions, and behaviors. Intrinsic motivation is a form of energy association within an individual, while extrinsic motivation comes from the external environment. Arguably, the leading causes of demotivation are Psychological forces, i.e., traits in personality types, work fit, needs attributes, engagement, and dissatisfaction. As per Yadav and Baniata (2013). it can come from internal forces such as low self-awareness, and consciousness. Other leading causes of demotivation are environmental-related, which combines cultural norms, societal practices, and work-related problems. Failing to meet promised rewards, failure to meet financial needs, insufficient income, and low status all lead to demotivation in the workplace or school environment (Dajani and Zaki 2015). As detailed by Falout, Elwood and Hood (2010), external factors cause extrinsic demotivation, which can be due to lack of enough books, facilities, equipment, and materials. This essay will discuss the problem of Demotivation, and it will present and evaluate two possible solutions: Psychological forces and Environmental-related It will then be followed by a critical assessment arguing that the latter solution is the most efficient solution, after which the essay will arrive at a conclusion. Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: & Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: Falout, Elwood and Hood (2010) Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: As Yadav and Baniata (2013) claims, it can also come …. Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: Where are the effects? Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: Environment-related factors???

The worst outcome of demotivation is “Failed commitments to learning, either for workers or students,” (Yadav and Baniata 2013). Because motivation serves as the fueling factors, and its absence means that individuals will tend to be reluctant towards the critical decision. Dajani and Zaki (2015), gave the Impression that no workplace engagement and lack of sufficient work investment also added to the list of worst demotivation Work investment includes the mental and physical effort, labor, and energy put towards a particular activity. Dajani and Zaki (2015), explained that with demotivated learners and workers, the action and input would be more, resulting in a lack of time management. Dajani also implied that demotivation resulted in a lack of engagements in jobs. It means less dedication, less work immersion, and less formidable work/vigor. The final implication is a lack of fulfilled needs where demotivation results in dissatisfaction, less enjoyed the time, no joy, and lack of job promotions. Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: ??? worst effects of ??? Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: Dajani and Zaki (2015) Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: less enjoyment, lack of joy

Fortunately, availing more equipment, materials, and resources solves the demotivation problem. Demotivation originates from inadequate facilities, equipment, books, internet, etc., resolves the extrinsic demotivation type. The advantage is that learners/workers have less burnout and decreased stress levels because depleted resources increase time, work, energy, and effort, which causes burnout and stress. The disadvantage of this solution is that these resources need funds, making it capital-intensive.

“Testing also solves demotivation” (Falout, Elwood and Hood 2010). From a Psychological Perspective, increasing self-confusion and frustration as one will become proficient. The disadvantage is that the method can play negatively with learners/workers performing worse than before. Because self-efficacy can play negatively, causing demotivated learners/workers. Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: explain how testing solves demotivation Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: self-confusion and frustration increases??? Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: Creating?

Among the two solutions, the last one is better as it decreased demotivation from a psychological point of view. The advantage is that it’s much more cost-efficient and requires little resources. It also increases self-efficacy and confidence, resulting in better psychological performance. The resources approach has the disadvantage of being ineffective, unreliable, and expensive. Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: please check the beginning of the evaluation paragraph and the logical order of ideas Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: fewer

The last take would be that it’s easier to change one life at a time rather than not impacting life. Therefore, the best solution to demotivation would be to change one individual’s internal psychological perspective through internal techniques like testing. Availing more resources does solve the problem externally but solving demotivation internally is easier and more effective.

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Reference List:

Dajani, D., & Zaki, M. A. (2015). The impact of employee engagement on job performance and organisational commitment in the Egyptian banking sector. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-25086-007 Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: viewed when

Falout, J., Elwood, J., & Hood, M. (2010). Demotivation: Affective states and learning outcomes. System, 37(3), 403-417, Comment by Seyda Hidimoglu: check how this is written in Harvard style and add the view date

https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ849422

Hobfoll, S. E. (2011). Conservation of resources theory: Its implication for stress, health, and resilience.

http://www.sciepub.com/JBMS/abstract/.5267

Yadav, M., & BaniAta, H. (2013). Factorizing demotivation, finding motivation: A constructive approach to quality enhancement. Procedia- Social and Behaviour Sciences, 70, 120-130.

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-25086-007

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