Fundamental particle dynamics theories of motivation
Fundamental particle dynamics theories of motivation
Theories of motivation in management.
The structure of human motivation
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BMC Psychologyvolume 11, Article number: 308 (2023) Cite this article
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Abstract
Background
A unified model of human motivation has been recently introduced that integrates all prior “mini-theories” of motivation into a single, symmetrical model based on first principles: four life domains crossed by three levels of attainment, resulting in 12 discrete motivations.
Evidence from a series of studies using a novel image-based method is used to test structural hypotheses derived from a unified model of human motivation.
Method
The studies employ large samples (810n to 986n) of working adults who conducted a time-constrained image-based exercise to measure the relative presence or absence of different emotional needs.
Results
These studies provide support for the theoretical model, suggesting that there is substantial heurist