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Beyond the Finish Line: Strategies for Sustaining Motivation Throughout Your Dissertation Journey

Beyond the Finish Line: Strategies for Sustaining Motivation Throughout Your Dissertation Journey
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Author(s): Andi Asrifan (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia), Rismawati Sudirman (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palopo, Indonesia), Sajed S. Ingilan (University of Southeastern Philippines, Philippines)and La Sunra (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 32
Source title: Navigating Theory, Methodology, and Researcher Development in Doctoral Research
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Robin Throne (University of the Cumberlands, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5676-1.ch010

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Abstract

This chapter examines sustainable motivation mechanisms designed to meet the distinct psychological, structural, and intellectual requirements of the doctorate dissertation process. Utilizing motivational theory, cognitive psychology, and educational research, it analyzes the emotional challenges encountered by doctorate candidates and provides practical strategies to sustain involvement over time. The chapter highlights the creation of motivation-enhancing surroundings, the utilization of digital tools and AI companions, and underscores self-regulation, the development of academic identity, and approaches for building resilience. It also motivates scholars to reestablish their study objectives, acknowledge little accomplishments, and foster independence in their academic endeavors. This work conceptualizes motivation as a dynamic process instead of a static feature, providing doctorate students with a detailed path to not only endure but excel throughout their research journey—ultimately achieving their goals with intention, lucidity, and assurance.

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