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Motivation, from an existential analytic perspective, requires involvement of the person, with his or her potential and ability to decide, in his or her own world. Motivation within this framework takes into account that humans are dialogical in nature and are in continual communication with the world around them (people, ideas, events, their environment, and themselves). It is within this interrelational process that motivation is kindled and occurs. When there is recognition that something is of worth and of value, we are moved to integrate this new information into our lives and we are challenged to respond in some way. Motivation unfolds and is shaped by fundamental themes and realities of existence, according to existential analytic theory.
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The study of how human beings are motivated is central to psychology. The aim of this chapter is to outline how the theory of motivation has evolved within a particular psychotherapy, existential analysis, and how it is...
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Coles, D. (2014). Existential Fundamental Motivation. In: Michalos, A.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_3975
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