THE COURAGE-BASED MOTIVATION THEORY: COURAGE AS THE EXISTENTIAL CORE OF HUMAN MOTIVATION

Öz

Although numerous theories have been proposed concerning motivation and human needs, motivation-related problems remain highly prevalent in everyday life. This situation indicates the insufficiency of existing motivation theories and highlights the fact that courage—the essential core of motivation—has not been adequately emphasized. The present study, through the development of the Courage-Based Motivation Theory, addresses this deficiency by placing courage at the very foundation of motivation and the process of need satisfaction. Based on the most well-known theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the study emphasizes that courage is the fundamental element in fulfilling needs at every level. Drawing upon Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Golden Mean, it suggests that the proper use of courage lies between the extremes of cowardice and recklessness in the satisfaction of needs. Furthermore, it offers a more detailed examination of Maslow’s highest level of need—self-actualization, which is particularly relevant to modern individuals. It is anticipated that the newly proposed Courage-Based Motivation Theory will guide future research in the field of motivation and help scholars better understand that courage lies at the core of human motivation, thereby preventing unnecessary theoretical and practical efforts.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Courage
• Courage-Based Motivation Theory
• Maslow
• Self-Actualization

CESARET TABANLI MOTİVASYON KURAMI: İNSAN MOTİVASYONUNUN VAROLUŞSAL ÖZÜ OLARAK CESARET

Öz

Motivasyon ve insan ihtiyaçları üzerine çok sayıda teori öne sürülmüş olmasına rağmen, motivasyonla ilgili sorunlar günlük yaşamda oldukça yaygın olmaya devam etmektedir. Bu durum, mevcut motivasyon teorilerinin yetersizliğini göstermekte ve motivasyonun özü olan cesaretin yeterince vurgulanmadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Bu çalışma, Cesaret Temelli Motivasyon Teorisi'ni geliştirerek, cesareti motivasyonun ve ihtiyaç tatmin sürecinin temeline yerleştirerek bu eksikliği ele almaktadır. En bilinen teori olan Maslow'un İhtiyaçlar Hiyerarşisi'ne dayanan çalışma, cesaretin her düzeydeki ihtiyaçları karşılamada temel unsur olduğunu vurgulamaktadır. Aristoteles'in Altın Oran Doktrini'nden yararlanarak, cesaretin doğru kullanımının ihtiyaçların tatmininde korkaklık ve pervasızlık uçları arasında yer aldığını ileri sürmektedir. Ayrıca, Maslow'un en yüksek ihtiyaç seviyesi olan ve özellikle modern bireyler için önemli olan kendini gerçekleştirme ihtiyacının daha detaylı bir incelemesini sunmaktadır. Yeni önerilen Cesaret Temelli Motivasyon Teorisi'nin motivasyon alanında yapılacak gelecekteki araştırmalara rehberlik etmesi ve bilim insanlarının cesaretin insan motivasyonunun temelinde yattığını daha iyi anlamalarına yardımcı olarak gereksiz teorik ve pratik çabaların önüne geçmesi beklenmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Cesaret
• Cesaret Temelli Motivasyon Teorisi
• Maslow
• Kendini Gerçekleştirme

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