The Influence of Intrinsic Motivation on Member Loyalty in Student Organizations
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Salma Yustia Bachty
Ananda Deprilla Putri Sianturi
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Abstract
This study investigates the influence of intrinsic motivation onmember loyalty within student organizations, focusing on theStudent Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Economicsand Business, Siliwangi University. The research was initiatedby the declining enthusiasm and participation of membersafter their inauguration, which has affected the execution oforganizational programs. Employing a quantitative researchdesign, data were collected through questionnaires distributedto active BEM members. The data were analyzed usingstatistical techniques to assess the relationship betweenintrinsic motivation as the independent variable and memberloyalty as the dependent variable. The findings reveal thatintrinsic motivation has a positive and significant effect onmember loyalty. Individuals with strong internal drives—suchas personal satisfaction, responsibility, and genuine interest in organizational activities—demonstrate higher levels ofcommitment, participation, and emotional attachment to theorganization. These results underscore that long-term loyaltyin non-profit student organizations is primarily built throughintrinsic rather than extrinsic motivation. The study contributes theoretically to the development of human resource management and organizational behavior studies andprovides practical implications for student organizationleaders in fostering intrinsic motivation to enhance sustainablemember loyalty.