In Search for Anchors The Fundamental Motivational Force in Compensating for Human Vulnerability

Keywords: Human Vulnerability, Motivational Force

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a new integrative theory of motivation drawn from the existing theories and data. The method used is a combination of meta-ethnography and grounded theory. The second phase of the study employed a thought experiment to test the newly developed theoretical propositions of motivational force. The first phase of the study revealed a central phenomenon for the occurrence of motivational force, i.e. “In Search for Anchors,” which is a result of the paradox between freedom to choose and human vulnerability. “Freedom to choose” is the central factor of a motivational model that includes “urge,” “challenge,” “incentive,” and “meaning.” These five factors are motivational sources, which have holistic-dynamic-integrative interaction. Human vulnerability is the other side of the motivational model that comprises risk, uncertainty, and hope that ignite motivational force. The dynamic interaction of risk, uncertainty, and hope is represented in a mathematical formula that produces the strength of the force, (R – H)2 x U, which can be potrayed in a “twin-peak” curve. The thought experiment was conducted to test the hypothetical formula. The result shows that the “twin-peak” hypothesis is supported but the shape of the curve is found to be not symmetrical. The data show that hope is the strongest motivational force, therefore the formula is modified into = (R – U)2 x H. The implication of the study and the utility of the new theory are discussed. 

Author Biographies

Bagus Riyono, Universitas Gadjah Mada

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RIYONO, Bagus is a researcher and practitioner in the area of organizational psychology and human resources management. He achieved his Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University, New York, which was sponsored by Fulbright Scholarship. He finished his doctorate degree studying theories of motivation from Psychology Department of Universitas Gadjah Mada. As a practitioner he has served as management consultant for several industries, including PetroChina, ConocoPhillips, Jamsostek, Caltex Pacific Indonesia, and many others.
    Author contact’s details: Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jl. Humaniora No. 1 Bulaksumur 55281, Indonesia; Telp. (0274) 550435 Psw 29 Faks. (0274) 550436. mobile phone number: +628 11 2544886; e-mail: bagus.riyono@me.com, or bagus1@yahoo.com

Fathul Himam, Universitas Gadjah Mada

HIMAM, Fathul is a lecturer at Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. He got his Doctoral degree  in Human Resources Development from The University of Nebraska, United States (2002), with a dissertation entitled “Inventing the Future: A Meta-Ethnographic Analysis Towards Understanding The Process of Individual and Organizational Adaptive Strategies to Change”.  He got his Master of Psychology from University of Indonesia (1988) and his Second Master degree in Psychology from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States (1991). His research Interest is in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
    Author contact’s details:  Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jl. Humaniora No. 1 Bulaksumur 55281, Indonesia; Telp. (0274) 550435 Psw 29 Faks. (0274) 550436; e-mail: fhimam@ugm.ac.id; Home Page: http://fhimam.staff.ugm.ac.id

Subandi Subandi, Universitas Gadjah Mada

SUBANDI is a lecturer at Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. He earned his PhD from Department of Psychiatry University of Adelaide Australia. His Master of Arts (M.A.) was achieved from School of Social Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. He is the Co-author of several books in Psychology, that include: (1) Good, B.J., Marchira, C.; Subandi, M.A., Hasanat, N.U. Utami, M.S.; Subandi, M.A., & Good, M. D. (2010) “Is ‘Chronicity’ Inevitable for Psychotic Illness?Studying Heterogeneity in the Course of Schizophrenia in Yogyakarta , Indonesia,” in Lenore Manderson and Caroline Morris, (eds). Chronic Conditions, Fluid States. Rutgers University Press. (2) Good, B.J. & Subandi, M.A. 2004. “Experiences of Psychosis in Javanese Culture: Reflections on a Case of Acute, Recurrent Psychosis in Contemporary Yogyakarta, Indonesia”. In J. Jenkins and R. J. Barrett (eds). The Edge of Experience: Culture, subjectivity and Schizophrenia. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
    Author contact’s details: Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jl. Humaniora No. 1 Bulaksumur 55281, Indonesia; Phone: (0274) 550435 Psw 29 Faks. (0274) 550436; e-mail: subandi@ugm.ac.id. 

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Published
2012-09-12
How to Cite
Riyono, B., Himam, F., & Subandi, S. (2012). In Search for Anchors The Fundamental Motivational Force in Compensating for Human Vulnerability. Gadjah Mada International Journal of Business, 14(3), 229-252. Retrieved from https://dev.journal.ugm.ac.id/v3/gamaijb/article/view/15370