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    A longitudinal analysis of motivation profiles at work

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    Authors
    Howard, Joshua L
    Morin, Alexandre JS
    Gagne, Marylene
    Date
    2021
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Howard, J.L. and Morin, A.J.S. and Gagne, M. 2021. A longitudinal analysis of motivation profiles at work. Motivation and Emotion. 45: pp. 39-59.
    Source Title
    Motivation and Emotion
    DOI
    10.1007/s11031-020-09852-4
    ISSN
    0146-7239
    Faculty
    Faculty of Business and Law
    School
    Future of Work Institute
    Remarks

    This is a post-peer-review, pre-copyedit version of an article published in Motivation and Emotion. The final authenticated version is available online at: http://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-020-09852-4.

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/86707
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This paper examines the multidimensional nature of workplace motivation and the importance of a continuum structure in self-determination theory through application of complementary variable- and person-centered approaches. This approach is taken to simultaneously model the complexity of motivation and highlight interactions between motivational factors. Additionally, this study represents an initial test of the temporal stability of work motivation profiles. A sample of 510 full-time employees were recruited from a range of occupations. Results support the central importance of a general factor representing self-determination as the most influential factor in an employee’s motivation profile. However, smaller effects associated with the motivation subscales, especially identified regulation, were also noticed. Importantly, motivation profiles were found to be highly stable over the 4-month duration of this study. Results lend support to the theoretical position that while general self-determination is an essential component of motivation, it alone does not fully describe an employee’s motivation.

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