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Intrinsic motivation is an expression of...
| Caring about the shared concern or strongly desired change | A commitment to work with others | Being emotionally connected to others |
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Individuals care about a shared concern or strongly desired change – they can empathize empathetic due to directly or indirectly experiencing the issue leading to the shared concern. The direct experience of the issue, its contributing factors, context and what needs to be changed is understood. Individuals act on their "heart knowledge" and believe change is needed, even when there are barriers, costs, or challenges. Individuals are motivated by and value finding solutions that are effective and feasible. |
Individuals take action energetically to advance a cause because it aligns with their values. There is no pressure or buy-in needed. Individuals act out of a personally defined and compelling need for change. |
Individuals have the opportunity to connect with others. Their strong, positive emotions build momentum. They join and stay in the movement because they feel pride, affiliation, caring and togetherness. |
SOURCES: Bate et al., 2004a; Bate et al., 2004b; Carson-Stevens et al., 2013; del Castillo et al., 2016; Elsey, 1998; Herechuk et al., 2010; Serna Restrepo et al., 2018; Waring & Crompton, 2017.
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Accelerate Your Success: The Knowledge-to-Action Framework’s "Monitor knowledge use" action cycle phase describes how people's attitudes towards knowledge use can influence their adherence to practice change. When attitudes toward change are positive, people are motivated to apply the knowledge. Using strategies such as focus groups and observation to monitor people's attitudes towards knowledge use can help determind whether they are motivated to make changes in their practices.
