The Effects of Praise and Motivational Interviewing on Fostering Intrinsic Motivation in Youth
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Authors
Platt, Elianna
Issue Date
2016-05-01
Type
thesis_open
Language
Keywords
Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education
Psychiatry and Psychology
Alternative Title
Child Development Theses
Abstract
Techniques for fostering intrinsic motivation in children have been investigated. However, far less research has been done on adolescents. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is one tool that has been explored for fostering intrinsic motivation in adolescents. In this thesis, I draw on reflections from my clinical social work internship to demonstrate how MI may serve as a beneficial tool for fostering positive behavior and belief changes related to adolescents’ typical daily challenges. Specifically, I use case studies to explore the impact of MI on adolescents’ 1) self-esteem, 2) resiliency in the face of hardship 3) academic performance and 4) relationships.