Intrinsic Motivation refers to the inner drive that encourages an individual to pursue an activity that he considers enjoyable. Intrinsic Motivation is a behavior that is concerned with personal satisfaction, challenge, and fun and not the external reward or outcome. Intrinsic Motivation Theory - Considers hunger, thirst, and sex as biological needs that have to be met for good health - Need for autonomy, relatedness, and competence as psychological needs that have to be met - Includes doing things that are self-satisfying, interesting, and challenging Advantages of Intrinsic Motivation - Feeling competent after gaining a new skill - Feeling of accomplishment after a successful venture - Feeling of belonging and camaraderie after working in teams - Finding the activity meaningful and internally satisfying Intrinsic Motivation vs Extrinsic Motivation Intrinsic Motivation Extrinsic Motivation Meaning and goals come from inside  Meaning and goals are dependent on the outcome Doing something for personal satisfaction Doing something for rewards Internally rewarding  Externally rewarding Fun and enjoyable  Means for earning monetary benefit Factors that Promote Intrinsic Motivation 1. Curiosity 2. Challenge 3. Control 4. Recognition 5. Competition 6. Fantasy Internal Motivation Benefits for Employee and Employer 1. Responsibility An individual with Intrinsic Motivation takes on additional responsibility to inspire and motivate others 2. Recognition These individuals are interested in being regarded as valued employees and not in earning rewards 3. Knowledge Priority is gaining knowledge to understand things 4. Accomplishment People feel proud and accomplished when they are offering assistance to others How to Increase Intrinsic Motivation 1. Evaluate motivation 2. Pursue personal passions and desires 3. Let go of the desire for monetary benefits 4. Influence the surroundings Examples 1. Voluntary and community work 2. Keeping surrounding space clean for personal satisfaction 3. Learning to speak a new language This video is on Intrinsic Motivation and it has the following sub-topics. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 00:22 Definition of Intrinsic 00:34 What is Intrinsic Motivation? 01:24 Intrinsic Motivation Theory 01:59 Advantages of Intrinsic Motivation 02:21 Intrinsic Motivation vs. Extrinsic Motivation 03:26 Factors that promote Intrinsic Motivation 04:15 Internal Motivation benefits for Employee and Employer 05:12 How to Increase Intrinsic Motivation 05:28 Intrinsic Motivation