Self-Esteem and Motivation

This module investigates self-esteem and motivation as critical factors for achievement in challenging situations.

The primary focus is on how self-esteem and motivation can be developed, enhanced and maintained. The learning occurs in an applied, introspective and interactive environment.

Learning outcomes

• Clarify the nature of self-esteem
• Identify one's internal strengths and weaknesses
• Explore conditions of one's self-acceptance
• Identify one's healthy versus unhealthy values
• Clarify a conceptual overview of motivation
• Identify achievement-related concepts and their development
• Investigate achievement settings and their influence
• Explain a self-efficacy perspective to motivational behaviour
• Explore different models/theories of motivatiom
• Explore the relationship of goal setting to motivation
• Identify a model of risk taking

Content areas

• The nature of self-esteem
• Assessing strengths and weaknesses
• Values and core beliefs
• Compassion and self-acceptance
• n overview of motivation
• Achievement motivation
• Social aspects of motivation
• Motivational processes
• Goal setting and motivation
• The construct of enjoyment
• >Risk taking: the psychology of excitement
• Case studies and training implications

This module is available on campus, by distance education or online.