A cognitive-motivational model of decision satisfaction

Authors: Small R.V.; Venkatesh M.

Source: Instructional Science, Volume 28, Number 1, January 2000 , pp. 1-22(22)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Satisfaction is a condition that contributes to the development of intrinsic motivation and a continuing motivation to learn. Research that helps to identify the factors that contribute to learning satisfaction is useful for educators. This paper introduces the Cognitive-Motivational Model of Decision Satisfaction, a model that extends Kruglanski's work on closure and builds on Keller's work on the motivational aspects of instruction and learning. Focusing on decision-making activities in a learning context, this model recognizes the importance of information-processing in judgmental tasks and specifies confidence as a major contributing factor to learning satisfaction. Some potential applications to both classroom and computer-based learning environments are suggested.

Keywords: closure; cognitive-motivational model; confidence; decision-making; information processing; satisfaction

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: School of Information Studies, Syracuse University, 4-297 Center for Science & Technology, Syracuse, New York 13244-4100, U.S.A.

Publication date: 2000-01-01