Motivation factors of adult learning

Abstract

Motivation is the driver of adult learning. The paper reveals the importance and peculiarities of adults’ learning process. There has been analyzed the impact of external and internal factors on the efficiency of adult learning; various approaches to the typology of intrinsic motivation are presented. The author has also considered the components of motivational sphere (emotional aspect, the set aims, the ability to learn), which can significantly influence the level of adult learning motivation.