Table 2 Perceived benefits of motivational interaction techniques.

From: A qualitative study of pre-service teachers’ experienced benefits and concerns of using motivational interaction in practice after a training course

 

Advising without pressing

Empathizing and reflective listening

Understanding resistance and using non-controlling language

Providing structure and rationale

Providing choice

Positive feedback and appreciation

Open questions and interest

Prevent resistance

x

 

x

x

x

  

Reduce conflicts

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

Clarify the overall situation

   

x

  

x

Develop good relationships

x

x

x

 

x

x

x

Create feeling of being heard

 

x

x

  

x

x

Open new doors and directions

 

x

    

x

Increase motivation

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Support autonomy

x

x

  

x

 

x

Provide space for new solutions

 

x

  

x

 

x

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