Motivation that arises from internal satisfaction and personal fulfillment derived from an activity itself. This type of motivation occurs when individuals engage in behaviors because they find the activity naturally rewarding, enjoyable, or meaningful, rather than to achieve external rewards or outcomes. (Chapter 2, p. 24)*
*Terms defined for the Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) course include a chapter reference to the course text Building Successful Online Communities by Kraut and Resnick.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Nurturing Online Communities. Santistevan, Pratt, and Woodley doi: 10.5281/zenodo.17137478
Categories: Nurturing Online Communities (NOC) terms
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