The Combined Impact of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations on Learning Effectiveness Among Master’s Students at Bandar Lampung University

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations on learning effectiveness among Master’s students at Bandar Lampung University. Utilizing a sample of 54 students, the research employed validity and reliability tests to ensure the accuracy of the measurement instruments for both types of motivation. The results indicate that both intrinsic motivation, driven by personal interest and satisfaction, and extrinsic motivation, based on external rewards and recognition, significantly enhance learning effectiveness. The regression analysis revealed that these motivations together explained 44.1% of the variance in learning outcomes, with intrinsic motivation having a p-value of 0.001 and extrinsic motivation a p-value of 0.000. This indicates a strong positive impact of both motivation types on academic performance. The study underscores the importance of integrating both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational strategies in educational programs to maximize student performance. Future research should examine the interaction between different extrinsic rewards and intrinsic motivation to refine strategies for optimizing educational outcomes.