Could Purpose in Life Help Unmotivated Students to Thrive? When Motivation and Purpose in Life Matter for Peer
Livia Yuliawati1, Stefani Virlia1, Meilani Sandjaja1
1School of Psychology, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Purpose:
The present study investigated the effect of extrinsic motivation, amotivation, the presence of and search for purpose, and their interaction effects on the perceived positive outcomes of being a peer mentor in college.
Methods:
We tested a cross-sectional data using correlation design and moderation model. Participants were 232 undergraduate students who served as mentors for freshmen. Data was collected through an online survey.
Results:
Extrinsic motivation was positively, but amotivation not significantly, associated with perceiving the benefits of being a mentor. The presence of and search for purpose showed positive correlation with positive outcomes. Both the search for and presence of purpose moderated the relation between amotivation and the positive outcomes of being a mentor.
Conclusion:
The presence of purpose and the search for purpose moderates the relationship between amotivation and the positive outcomes of being a mentor.
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