Psychol Bull July 2014 PMID 24491020

Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: a 40-year meta-analysis.

Christopher P Cerasoli, Jessica M Nicklin, Michael T Ford

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The discussions consistently recognize the research's importance, with posts citing examples like how extrinsic incentives can undermine intrinsic motivation but also support performance, using words like 'jointly predict' and 'significant', reflecting both analytical depth and acknowledgment of practical relevance.

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Most discussions affirm the key findings, emphasizing that intrinsic motivation is crucial for performance and that extrinsic incentives can both support and undermine motivation depending on their use.

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Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing the 40-year meta-analysis and discussing nuanced effects of motivation types, showing engagement with the research's complexity.

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The posts often reference specific aspects like the joint prediction of performance and the differing impacts on quality versus quantity, indicating deep engagement.

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Discussions highlight the publication's significance, emphasizing its practical implications for motivation strategies in workplaces and educational settings.

Abstract in brief

  • Intrinsic motivation significantly predicts performance across different domains and remains important even when extrinsic incentives are introduced.
  • The impact of incentives on motivation depends on how they are linked to performance; incentives directly tied to performance tend to overshadow intrinsic motivation, especially for performance quantity, while indirect incentives allow intrinsic motivation to play a stronger role.
  • Both intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives are valuable for performance but influence different aspects (quality vs. quantity), suggesting they should be considered together rather than opposition, with future research exploring other outcomes like wellbeing.

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Yuuko Morimoto
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外発的インセンティブが内発的モチベーションを低下させるかについてのレビュー論文。2014年。この時点で40年の研究の歴史と9のメタ分析があったらしい。すごい。/ Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis https://t.co/5Dj1HLAEK7

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Cerasoli, C. P., Nicklin, J. M., & Ford, M. T. (2014). Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: a 40-year meta-analysis. Psychological bulletin, 140(4), 980. https://t.co/NAvnxijVDO

Aug 27, 2023 · 1 like · 3,873 followers View post →
Yosuke YANASE (柳瀬陽介)
@yosukeyanase · X

"Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis. By Cerasoli, Christopher P.,Nicklin, Jessica M.,Ford, Michael T. Psychological Bulletin, Vol 140(4), Jul 2014, 980-1008" https://t.co/IwjARqtNmr

Sep 7, 2020 · 1 like · 3,463 followers View post →
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@psychama · X

本文中で言及された文献。アンダーマイニング効果を幅広い領域から総合的に検討した Cerasoli et al. (2014) のメタ分析。アンダーマイニング効果が支持されるとは言い難く、むしろ “intrinsic motivation” と “extrinsic incentives” はどっちも必要という結果。 https://t.co/rcfCScThm0

Sep 15, 2019 · 1 like · 910 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Cerasoli, C. P., Nicklin, J. M., & Ford, M. T. (2014). Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 140, 980–1008. https://t.co/s3u5PnwLov @OracleResearch @aderbenwick @amyssorrells

Dec 11, 2021 · 12,647 followers View post →

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Cerasoli, C. P., Nicklin, J. M., & Ford, M. T. (2014). Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: a 40-year meta-analysis. Psychological bulletin, 140(4), 980. https://t.co/NAvnxijVDO

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Tao Wu
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Intrinsic motivation is the most important 4 performance, but extrinsic stimulation will weaken intrinsic motivation, but two are not contradictory, but jointly. Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: https://t.co/9VIl5Z6riy

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Tao Wu
@TaoWu__GZ · X

Extrinsic incentive → Performance Quantity;Intrinsic motivation →Performance Quality Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: a 40-year meta-analysis https://t.co/9VIl5Z6riy

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Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

Cerasoli, C. P., Nicklin, J. M., & Ford, M. T. (2014). Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 140, 980–1008. https://t.co/s3u5PnwLov @OracleResearch @aderbenwick @amyssorrells

Dec 11, 2021 · 12,647 followers View post →
Kenji Kitamura
@KenjiKKitamura · X

RT @myuuko: 外発的インセンティブが内発的モチベーションを低下させるかについてのレビュー論文。2014年。この時点で40年の研究の歴史と9のメタ分析があったらしい。すごい。/ Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives…

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fountains
@sterenly · X

RT @myuuko: 外発的インセンティブが内発的モチベーションを低下させるかについてのレビュー論文。2014年。この時点で40年の研究の歴史と9のメタ分析があったらしい。すごい。/ Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives…

Aug 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 535 followers View post →
Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

外発的インセンティブが内発的モチベーションを低下させるかについてのレビュー論文。2014年。この時点で40年の研究の歴史と9のメタ分析があったらしい。すごい。/ Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis https://t.co/5Dj1HLAEK7

Aug 2, 2021 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 9,272 followers View post →
Yosuke YANASE (柳瀬陽介)
@yosukeyanase · X

"Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis. By Cerasoli, Christopher P.,Nicklin, Jessica M.,Ford, Michael T. Psychological Bulletin, Vol 140(4), Jul 2014, 980-1008" https://t.co/IwjARqtNmr

Sep 7, 2020 · 1 like · 3,463 followers View post →
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@psychama · X

本文中で言及された文献。アンダーマイニング効果を幅広い領域から総合的に検討した Cerasoli et al. (2014) のメタ分析。アンダーマイニング効果が支持されるとは言い難く、むしろ “intrinsic motivation” と “extrinsic incentives” はどっちも必要という結果。 https://t.co/rcfCScThm0

Sep 15, 2019 · 1 like · 910 followers View post →