Motivating the Global Learner: Unpacking Educational Drive in the Age of Internationalized Marketing
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Motivation, Global Marketing, Education, Communication, Branding, Employability, Culture, Student ChoiceAbstract
As education becomes a globally traded service, motivation emerges as a critical determinant of student behavior, performance, and institutional success. This research investigates how intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors influence educational decision-making in a global context, particularly through the lens of global marketing management. Using qualitative research and secondary data analysis, the study examines how educational institutions worldwide use marketing strategies to stimulate, shape, and sustain student motivation. Findings indicate that student motivation is heavily influenced not only by personal aspirations and cultural norms but also by branding, employability narratives, and perceived global prestige. The study underscores the necessity for institutions to adapt their marketing approaches to align with evolving learner motivations and highlights the role of culturally intelligent marketing in driving sustainable engagement in international education.
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