Research Article

Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective

Volume: 10 Number: 2 April 30, 2021
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Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective

Abstract

This study examines the motivation of primary school teachers from the perspective of self-determination theory, to identify the variables and factors that affect motivation. The research was conducted using an explanatory mixed design. The qualitative data were collected from 414 teachers from 39 schools covering all districts of Erzurum province through the Multidimensional Job Motivation Scale. Qualitative data were collected from 30 participants through the Teacher Interview Form. Quantitative data were analyzed by t test, and ANOVA test; qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. The results indicate that teachers’ intrinsic motivation is higher than their extrinsic motivation. Moreover, teacher motivation varies in terms of gender, age, seniority year, class size, and settlement. More extrinsic motivation factors were found than intrinsic; the external factors are mostly negative, while internal factors are mostly positive. The most significant positive motivational factor is students, and the key factor decreasing motivation is class crowding. Future studies could collect more comprehensive results from a larger sample group that includes all types of schools.

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Supporting Institution

Atatürk Üniversite BAP Koordinasyon Birimi

Project Number

SDK-2020-8313

Thanks

The thesis study in which this article was produced was supported by the Atatürk University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit with the project code SDK-2020-8313. I would like to thank Atatürk University BAP Coordination Unit for supporting my thesis.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2021

Submission Date

November 27, 2020

Acceptance Date

February 26, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Yıldız, V. A., & Kılıç, D. (2021). Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective. Turkish Journal of Education, 10(2), 76-96. https://doi.org/10.19128/turje.832203
AMA
1.Yıldız VA, Kılıç D. Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective. TURJE. 2021;10(2):76-96. doi:10.19128/turje.832203
Chicago
Yıldız, Vahit Ağa, and Durmuş Kılıç. 2021. “Motivation and Motivational Factors of Primary School Teachers from the Self-Determination Theory Perspective”. Turkish Journal of Education 10 (2): 76-96. https://doi.org/10.19128/turje.832203.
EndNote
Yıldız VA, Kılıç D (April 1, 2021) Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective. Turkish Journal of Education 10 2 76–96.
IEEE
[1]V. A. Yıldız and D. Kılıç, “Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective”, TURJE, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 76–96, Apr. 2021, doi: 10.19128/turje.832203.
ISNAD
Yıldız, Vahit Ağa - Kılıç, Durmuş. “Motivation and Motivational Factors of Primary School Teachers from the Self-Determination Theory Perspective”. Turkish Journal of Education 10/2 (April 1, 2021): 76-96. https://doi.org/10.19128/turje.832203.
JAMA
1.Yıldız VA, Kılıç D. Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective. TURJE. 2021;10:76–96.
MLA
Yıldız, Vahit Ağa, and Durmuş Kılıç. “Motivation and Motivational Factors of Primary School Teachers from the Self-Determination Theory Perspective”. Turkish Journal of Education, vol. 10, no. 2, Apr. 2021, pp. 76-96, doi:10.19128/turje.832203.
Vancouver
1.Vahit Ağa Yıldız, Durmuş Kılıç. Motivation and motivational factors of primary school teachers from the Self-Determination Theory perspective. TURJE. 2021 Apr. 1;10(2):76-9. doi:10.19128/turje.832203

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