Behavioral-Focused Strategy: Mediating the Effect of Motivation on Research Performance

The study aims to investigate the effect of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation on academic research performance mediated by behavioral-focused, natural reward, and constructive thought strategies. Based on Social Cognitive Theory, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation enable individuals to develop effective strategies that, in turn, will increase their work performance. The research was conducted using a quantitative survey (N = 216) of lecturers from leading universities in Indonesia. Data was collected through an online survey using a validated questionnaire from previous literature. Data analysis was conducted using PLS-SEM. The study's findings reveal that behavioral-focused strategy mediates the relationship between Academic Extrinsic Motivation and Academic Intrinsic Motivation on Academic Research Performance. However, the natural reward and constructive thought strategies do not mediate the relationship. These results contribute to the existing literature on self-leadership, emphasizing the influence of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation through behavioral-focused strategy. The findings have implications for higher education management.