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Motivation in Nursing: A Concept Analysis
Edward Obeng Amoah1,2, Mopelola T Adeola2
1SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kwadaso, Kumasi, Ghana.
Nursing Open
|July 29, 2026
Summary
Understanding nurse motivation is key to retention. This analysis defines motivation by intrinsic drivers, extrinsic factors, goal-directed actions, resilience, and commitment, guiding workforce strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Organizational Psychology
- Workforce Development
Background:
- Nursing motivation is crucial for career decisions, job satisfaction, and retention.
- High turnover, especially among new nurses, necessitates a clear understanding of nursing motivation.
- This analysis clarifies motivation within nursing to inform workforce strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of motivation in nursing.
- To identify its defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences.
- To propose a nursing-specific definition for workforce development.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis using Walker and Avant's eight-step method.
- Targeted literature review across nursing, psychology, and organizational behavior.
- Screening of articles from 2015-2026 in major databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Google Scholar).
Main Results:
- Five attributes of nursing motivation: intrinsic drivers (altruism), extrinsic reinforcement, goal-directed actions, persistence/resilience, and sustained commitment.
- Motivation is a dynamic construct influenced by internal values, external conditions, and psychological needs.
- It initiates, guides, and sustains behaviors supporting professional growth and patient care.
Conclusions:
- Practice environments must nurture intrinsic motivation and provide extrinsic support (leadership, staffing, recognition, career paths, wellness, mentorship).
- Findings provide a framework for motivation-enhancing interventions and future research.
- Nurse leaders and educators can implement mentorship, recognition, and development pathways to support nurses, especially new graduates.
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