motivational orientation
[ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəl ˌɔrɪənˈteɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: orientações motivacionais
orientação motivacional
1. A person's underlying disposition or tendency to pursue goals based on specific types of motivations, such as intrinsic (internal) or extrinsic (external) rewards
Her motivational orientation toward learning was driven by a genuine passion for knowledge rather than grades.
Sua orientação motivacional para o aprendizado era impulsionada por uma paixão genuína pelo conhecimento em vez de notas.
2. In psychology and education, the characteristic pattern of what drives or influences an individual's behavior and goal-setting
The study examined students' motivational orientations to understand why some pursue careers in STEM fields.
O estudo examinou as orientações motivacionais dos estudantes para entender por que alguns perseguem carreiras em campos STEM.
3. The psychological framework that determines whether someone is motivated by achievement, affiliation, power, or other factors
His motivational orientation reflected a strong need for achievement and recognition.
Sua orientação motivacional refletia uma forte necessidade de realização e reconhecimento.
This term is predominantly used in academic, educational, and organizational psychology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects contemporary understanding of human motivation influenced by Western psychological research, particularly by theorists like Maslow, McClelland, and Deci & Ryan. In Brazilian education, understanding students' motivational orientations has become increasingly important for pedagogical approaches, while in American contexts, it is frequently discussed in corporate training and workplace development programs.
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