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Motivations

Motivation	Definition	Examples
Responsibility	A desire to please or satisfy others, care for others. A duty or formal obligation	“Well, I’m involved in work to get paid, because I need to pay my bills […] But yeah, work because like, that’s something everyone has to do” [David] “I’m working at [place of work]; um, I need the money to pay my bills. It’s good, because it’s a good learning experience. Socialization is good. Um, [I like] being able to meet new people, being able to socialize, being able to help the customers, my coworkers. [I get] a sense of belonging maybe, being there” [Eve]
Altruism	Demonstrating selflessness, prioritizing others and their needs; authentic and sincere	“I mean, mostly, some of the stuff I do is to help my nan and other stuff; just because” [Louis] “I have been trying to volunteer- sometimes many people have volunteered and only so many are needed- around the community a bit, [for example at] used book sales. I have also made a commitment to help make and sell items in a booth on some holidays as a fundraiser. I have volunteered my time to help teach the young kids at the gym” [Olivia] “[Being involved] makes me feel more like I’m doing something with my life […] I like to do things, because it makes me feel like I’m putting more into my life” [Aria]
Accomplishment	A feeling of satisfaction, pride, completion and external validation. A desire for praise	“I like feeling the, the improvement and feeling success of all the hard work I’ve put into the activities. It’s mostly just seeing myself improved. That keeps me going” [Evan] “My brain thinks that if I do more things throughout the day, and I like, try and volunteer, or do more things just in general that’s not just sitting in my room rotting; I feel like a better person. I feel like I can grow more” [Oscar] I got a better perspective on life, a way to channel emotions of what I’m feeling into something, a sense of belonging and being a part of something. I also get lots of dopamine from being a part of these activities, which I believe is an amazing benefit as it makes me feel happy” [Olivia]
Proficiency	Fluent and knowledgeable, confident and deeply skilled	“Learning something new would definitely help me get involved. Because like if I’m already doing something that I like, but like you know when you’re stuck at like a standstill? Because you, you know what you’re doing. But like it almost like, you get more in-depth to the situation already because you learn something new about it? That’s why I like it, because you already are kind of good at it … and then you keep learning something new and then you get to do like, expanding further. That’s fun, because then you get to like, switch it up. You know?” [David] “For art, well, that’s … the one thing that I get, like, the sense- a sense of belonging in. And like I’ve always felt like, that’s where I need to be, and what I need to do. And that’s where I know everything. Or not everything, but I mean, that’s just where I, I know how to do this. And I can tell people how to do it without feeling confused or anything; like, I just know” [Kaylee].
Enjoyment	Feelings of joy, passion, euphoria, fun, promoting positive emotions	“Baking. Yean, I enjoy that” [David] “Decorating stuff. Like doing crafts, making bracelets. I love doing that because that’s just awesome” [Zuri] “When it comes to games and stuff like that, I’m usually doing them because it’s competitive and it’s fun” [Asher]
Pressure	Pressures to represent, to participate, to compete, or even to disrupt or challenge	“Well, I think, like, what motivates me is wanting to become somebody someday. I want to be a little bit famous with it” [Charlotte] “To just show people that I can do it. Not really anything else” [Louis] “Well, I’m involved in GSA because I am queer, and I would like to spread awareness. And just kind of, um, it’s kind of my mojo; so, I’m a part of that to … explain who I am and who I’m becoming and how it’s okay to be who you are ‘n stuff” [Lucas]
Social connection	To interact with others. To be with friends and/or family or to make new connections	“I think something that motivates me to try something new is, um, my friends doing it. I feel like, it’s kind of like the extra reassurance that I’m not going into something by myself, and I have people with me for it” [Asher] “Um, I like the feeling of, when I play soccer, staying as a team and working together with people” [Evan] “I feel like the people who most impact me and my choices and the things that I want to branch out and do, even if I don’t wanna do them, but trying new things–definitely my friends” [Lucas]
Education imperative	A desire to learn, to become better, gain knowledge and grow	“I would say the thing that motivates me the most to try something new is just for that new experience. You know, I think to myself, ‘What would my life be like if I hadn’t done this? What am I missing out on?” [Evan] “Well, I’m involved in the environment club, because I’m interested in it. And I also feel like, it would help me, you know, pursue the education I want to pursue after high school” [Brittany] “I find I get like, better [over time] with like, certain skills. They’re transferable” [Charlotte].
Escapism	To retreat, to distract from other things, including obligations or pressures	Like for me, I find that I lose … like I lose myself in things sometimes [Noah] “I do play video games. Not as much as I used to, but I do play them. And it’s just like a way to like, not think about everything in like … like future stuff, or like, my life. I just kind of unwind and just play the game” [Mateo] “[When] I get to play with my friends, it sometimes can take me out of the real world and I just get to like … chillax” [Ezra]

Motivation	Definition	Examples
Responsibility	A desire to please or satisfy others, care for others. A duty or formal obligation	“Well, I’m involved in work to get paid, because I need to pay my bills […] But yeah, work because like, that’s something everyone has to do” [David]“I’m working at [place of work]; um, I need the money to pay my bills. It’s good, because it’s a good learning experience. Socialization is good. Um, [I like] being able to meet new people, being able to socialize, being able to help the customers, my coworkers. [I get] a sense of belonging maybe, being there” [Eve]
Altruism	Demonstrating selflessness, prioritizing others and their needs; authentic and sincere	“I mean, mostly, some of the stuff I do is to help my nan and other stuff; just because” [Louis]“I have been trying to volunteer- sometimes many people have volunteered and only so many are needed- around the community a bit, [for example at] used book sales. I have also made a commitment to help make and sell items in a booth on some holidays as a fundraiser. I have volunteered my time to help teach the young kids at the gym” [Olivia]“[Being involved] makes me feel more like I’m doing something with my life […] I like to do things, because it makes me feel like I’m putting more into my life” [Aria]
Accomplishment	A feeling of satisfaction, pride, completion and external validation. A desire for praise	“I like feeling the, the improvement and feeling success of all the hard work I’ve put into the activities. It’s mostly just seeing myself improved. That keeps me going” [Evan]“My brain thinks that if I do more things throughout the day, and I like, try and volunteer, or do more things just in general that’s not just sitting in my room rotting; I feel like a better person. I feel like I can grow more” [Oscar]I got a better perspective on life, a way to channel emotions of what I’m feeling into something, a sense of belonging and being a part of something. I also get lots of dopamine from being a part of these activities, which I believe is an amazing benefit as it makes me feel happy” [Olivia]
Proficiency	Fluent and knowledgeable, confident and deeply skilled	“Learning something new would definitely help me get involved. Because like if I’m already doing something that I like, but like you know when you’re stuck at like a standstill? Because you, you know what you’re doing. But like it almost like, you get more in-depth to the situation already because you learn something new about it? That’s why I like it, because you already are kind of good at it … and then you keep learning something new and then you get to do like, expanding further. That’s fun, because then you get to like, switch it up. You know?” [David]“For art, well, that’s … the one thing that I get, like, the sense- a sense of belonging in. And like I’ve always felt like, that’s where I need to be, and what I need to do. And that’s where I know everything. Or not everything, but I mean, that’s just where I, I know how to do this. And I can tell people how to do it without feeling confused or anything; like, I just know” [Kaylee].
Enjoyment	Feelings of joy, passion, euphoria, fun, promoting positive emotions	“Baking. Yean, I enjoy that” [David]“Decorating stuff. Like doing crafts, making bracelets. I love doing that because that’s just awesome” [Zuri]“When it comes to games and stuff like that, I’m usually doing them because it’s competitive and it’s fun” [Asher]
Pressure	Pressures to represent, to participate, to compete, or even to disrupt or challenge	“Well, I think, like, what motivates me is wanting to become somebody someday. I want to be a little bit famous with it” [Charlotte]“To just show people that I can do it. Not really anything else” [Louis]“Well, I’m involved in GSA because I am queer, and I would like to spread awareness. And just kind of, um, it’s kind of my mojo; so, I’m a part of that to … explain who I am and who I’m becoming and how it’s okay to be who you are ‘n stuff” [Lucas]
Social connection	To interact with others. To be with friends and/or family or to make new connections	“I think something that motivates me to try something new is, um, my friends doing it. I feel like, it’s kind of like the extra reassurance that I’m not going into something by myself, and I have people with me for it” [Asher]“Um, I like the feeling of, when I play soccer, staying as a team and working together with people” [Evan]“I feel like the people who most impact me and my choices and the things that I want to branch out and do, even if I don’t wanna do them, but trying new things–definitely my friends” [Lucas]
Education imperative	A desire to learn, to become better, gain knowledge and grow	“I would say the thing that motivates me the most to try something new is just for that new experience. You know, I think to myself, ‘What would my life be like if I hadn’t done this? What am I missing out on?” [Evan]“Well, I’m involved in the environment club, because I’m interested in it. And I also feel like, it would help me, you know, pursue the education I want to pursue after high school” [Brittany]“I find I get like, better [over time] with like, certain skills. They’re transferable” [Charlotte].
Escapism	To retreat, to distract from other things, including obligations or pressures	Like for me, I find that I lose … like I lose myself in things sometimes [Noah]“I do play video games. Not as much as I used to, but I do play them. And it’s just like a way to like, not think about everything in like … like future stuff, or like, my life. I just kind of unwind and just play the game” [Mateo]“[When] I get to play with my friends, it sometimes can take me out of the real world and I just get to like … chillax” [Ezra]

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