Temporal motivation theory

Temporal motivation theory (TMT) is an integrative motivational theory. Developed by Piers Steel and Cornelius J. König, the theory emphasizes time as a critical, motivational factor. The argument for a broad, integrative theory stems from the absence of a single theory that can address motivation in its entirety. Thus, it incorporates primary aspects of multiple major theories, including expectancy theory, hyperbolic discounting, need theory and cumulative prospect theory. According to Schmidt, Dolis, and Tolli, Temporal Motivation Theory 'may help further the understanding of the impact of time, and particularly deadlines, on dynamic attention allocation.' The Temporal Motivation Theory formula can be applied to the human behaviour, procrastination and to goal setting. According to Lord, Diefenforff, Schmidt, and Hall, the theory 'models the motivating power of approaching deadlines, arguing that the perceived utility of a given activity increases exponentially as the deadline nears. These and similar ideas have been applied to the pervasive phenomenon of procrastination'. Temporal motivation theory (TMT) is an integrative motivational theory. Developed by Piers Steel and Cornelius J. König, the theory emphasizes time as a critical, motivational factor. The argument for a broad, integrative theory stems from the absence of a single theory that can address motivation in its entirety. Thus, it incorporates primary aspects of multiple major theories, including expectancy theory, hyperbolic discounting, need theory and cumulative prospect theory. According to Schmidt, Dolis, and Tolli, Temporal Motivation Theory 'may help further the understanding of the impact of time, and particularly deadlines, on dynamic attention allocation.' The Temporal Motivation Theory formula can be applied to the human behaviour, procrastination and to goal setting. According to Lord, Diefenforff, Schmidt, and Hall, the theory 'models the motivating power of approaching deadlines, arguing that the perceived utility of a given activity increases exponentially as the deadline nears. These and similar ideas have been applied to the pervasive phenomenon of procrastination'.