Motivation Theories and Constructs in Experimental Studies of Online Instruction: Systematic Review and Directed Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The motivational design of online instruction is critical in influencing learners' motivation. Given the multifaceted and situated nature of motivation, educators need access to a range of evidence-based motivational design strategies that target different motivational constructs (eg, interest or confidence).

Objective

This systematic review and directed content analysis aimed to catalog the motivational constructs targeted in experimental studies of online motivational design strategies in health professions education. Identifying which motivational constructs have been most frequently targeted by design strategies-and which remain under-studied-can offer valuable insights into potential areas for future research.

Methods

Medline, Embase, Emcare, PsycINFO,

SUBMITTER: Gavarkovs A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032500 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature