Effects of Goal Reward and Feedback Frequency on Motivation: A Control Theory Perspective
Year: 2024
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The current study investigated the effects of feedback frequency and goal reward on subject motivation. Klein's (1989) control theory model of work motivation was used to conceptualize the method and hypothesis. Subjects performed a simple computer addition task. When we examined subjects who displayed medium to high mathematical ability, significant effects were discovered. Higher goal reward led to higher motivation. In addition, subjects with a low goal reward and high amounts of feedback displayed lower motivation than subjects with a high goal reward and high amounts of feedback and subjects with a high goal reward and low amounts of feedback. The usefulness of control theory is discussed.
DOI: 10.25777/ergy-6m65
Author: Balcerek, Jonathan Michael
Institution: Old Dominion University
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6908263833
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