Emotional Intelligence, Extrinsic Motivation and Intrinsic Motivation as Predictors of Job Involvement among Public Servants in Oyo State

Abstract

This study examined the combined influence of intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and emotional intelligence on job involvement among public servants in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design of correlational type, utilizing a multi-stage sampling technique to select 400 public servants from various ministries, departments, and agencies in Oyo State. Data were collected using three structured and standardized scales: the Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale (WEIMS), the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), and the Job Involvement Questionnaire (JIQ). The instruments were revalidated and the reliability coefficient of Cronbach's alpha of 0.75, 0.73, 0.77 and 0.82 respectively. Findings revealed moderate levels of emotional intelligence and job involvement among public servants, with motivation driven more than extrinsic factor. Significant positive relationships were found between emotional intelligence, motivation, and job involvement. The study also found a significant multiplicative effect of intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and emotional intelligence on job involvement. The study concludes that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, along with emotional intelligence, significantly influence job involvement among public servants in Oyo State. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing public sector performance and service delivery in Oyo State by improve on the employee’s intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and emotional intelligence