我总是买很多小零食和奶茶"哄"自己上班，有时下班有点疲惫，也会给自己安排一场按摩。 我的leader总是惊呼，"你也太会自我奖励了！" 那可不，毕竟今天也是努力了的一天！ 豆瓣有个小组，叫"确诊为自我奖励型人格"，我在此组被正式确诊为"自我奖励型人格"，很爱莫名其妙奖励自己。 介绍写着：自我奖励型人格，是一种倾向于通过自我激励与奖励来保持积极动力、达成目标的人格特质。不论是完成小任务后的甜点奖励，还是实现大目 标后的旅行计划，都是我们的自我奖励。 小组的经典语录如下： "经常庆功，就能成功"； "上班中午我总是去全家罗森买零食，奖励自己努力工作"； "终于在规定时间内写完前三十场，奖励自己喝杯奶茶吧，喝完继续码字"； "人生建议，随时奖励自己！" 一项经典的研究发现，北美文化背景下的学生表现出典型的"自我服务偏差"：将成功归因于内部因素（如能力），将失败归因于外部因素（如运气）。而 日本学生则没有表现出这种偏差，甚至显示出相反的倾向，即更愿意为失败承担内部责任。[1] 在我们的印象里，似乎追求快乐、肯定自我是一个天性，但文化心理学发现，这种"自我奖励"的机制其实深受文化环境的影响。东亚社会的"文化脚本"常 常 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing anxiety and confusion among young graduates regarding their future career paths, highlighting a lack of intrinsic motivation and self-exploration opportunities in today's society [1][2][4]. Group 1: Intrinsic Motivation - Intrinsic motivation is defined as the drive to engage in activities out of genuine interest rather than external rewards [5][6]. - The Self-Determination Theory posits that three basic psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness—are essential for fostering intrinsic motivation [6][19]. - External rewards can diminish intrinsic motivation, a phenomenon known as the Overjustification Effect, where individuals lose interest in activities they once enjoyed when those activities become means to an end [11][12]. Group 2: Factors Affecting Intrinsic Motivation - The article identifies external pressures and a reward-centric environment as primary factors leading to the depletion of intrinsic motivation among young people [7][8]. - Supportive relationships that respect autonomy and provide understanding can significantly enhance an individual's motivation and well-being [27][28]. - The lack of supportive environments in highly competitive settings can lead to increased anxiety and decreased motivation [30]. Group 3: Rebuilding Intrinsic Motivation - To regain intrinsic motivation, individuals should focus on self-affirmation and recognizing their achievements, no matter how small [24]. - Establishing a personal reward system based on intrinsic values rather than external validation is crucial for sustaining motivation [19][22]. - Continuous and deliberate practice is necessary for developing and maintaining intrinsic motivation, as it fosters a deeper engagement with activities [36][39]. Group 4: The Role of Environment - A supportive environment is essential for nurturing intrinsic motivation, as it allows individuals to express themselves and make choices freely [25][26]. - The article emphasizes the importance of questioning whether one is in an environment that supports autonomy and self-expression [31]. - The presence of key supportive figures in challenging environments can help individuals develop intrinsic motivation despite external pressures [29].