Research on Motivation and Risk-Taking Behaviors
Research has facilitated an in-depth understanding of the functioning associated with motivation and different human behaviors. Motivation has been identified to operate based on two different parameters which are intrinsic or extrinsic. Apart from the mentioned aspects, there is the element of self-motivation which is a significant determinant in the manner in which individuals operate. In this case, we shall focus on the correlation that exists between motivation and risk-taking behaviors based on the research of different theorists.
Atkinson's Research on Motivation and Risk-Taking
In the research by Atkinson (1964), he opened the discussion on motivation and risk-taking by mentioning the functioning of intrinsic value and utility value in the general context of self-control and the influence brought by expectancy beliefs. Atkinson's understanding of risk-taking and motivation is founded on the theory of expectancy-value which maintains that subjective values and expectancies are brought together multiplicatively to amount to motivation. Through the theory presented by Atkinson (1978), we can follow that the level of risk-taking in individuals varies with their level of achievement motivation where individuals with high motivation avoid failure by avoiding risks.
Zimmerman's Research on Motivation and Risk-Taking
In the research conducted by Zimmerman (2013), the study focused on the implication of self-regulated learning in understanding how motivation correlates with risk-taking. The research by Zimmerman (2013) was performed on the basis that the motivation of students is based on the existing risk factors brought about by academic performance, self-regulated learning approaches, and homework completion. Based on the findings of the study by Zimmerman (2013), it was established that motivation beliefs were fundamental to the academic success, self-regulatory processes, and homework completion. Additionally, Zimmerman (2013) maintained that students who exhibited self-regulation portrayed delayed personal rewards which were essential in facilitating completion of homework on a frequent basis.
References
Atkinson, John W., " Raynor, J. O. (1978). Personality, motivation, and achievement. Hemisphere.
Atkinson, John William. (1964). An introduction to motivation.
Zimmerman, B. J. (2013). Theories of self-regulated learning and academic achievement: An overview and analysis. In Self-regulated learning and academic achievement (pp. 10–45). Routledge.
