Student resiliency and intrinsic motivation for college and career success: a narrative inquiry.

Many research studies have been completed that attempt to understand motivation and whether or not motivation is a key to success. However, there seems to be less information on how to tap and increase motivation for those who may be less motivated to succeed. Given the high unemployment rates in th...

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Summary:Many research studies have been completed that attempt to understand motivation and whether or not motivation is a key to success. However, there seems to be less information on how to tap and increase motivation for those who may be less motivated to succeed. Given the high unemployment rates in the United States today, intrinsic motivation is an essential ingredient for achievement of college and career success, as those less motivated will not typically be the ones to both graduate and become competitive in the job market. Understanding what it is that motivates individuals at early ages and maximizing these critical components in the educational environment is critical to the future college and career success of today's students.