The Influence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on the Active Participation of Young Worshippers at the Raheela Youth Mosque in Bandung: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Approach

Abstract

The active participation of youth in mosque activities in urban environments faces the challenges of lifestyle complexity and individualism. This study aims to analyze the influence of intrinsic motivation (theological imperative) and extrinsic motivation (environmental catalyst) on the active participation of young pilgrims in non-compulsory activities at the Raheela Youth Mosque, Bandung. Using a quantitative approach with the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method through the LISREL 8.80 software, data were collected from 150 respondents using validated instruments. The results showed that motivation had a positive and significant effect on active participation (β = 0.638, t = 6.545 > 1.96). Extrinsic motivation (X2) was found to be a more dominant driver (0.789) than intrinsic motivation (X1). The motivation variable was able to explain 40.7% of the variance of the active participation of pilgrims. These findings imply the importance of the professionalism of mosque management and the creation of a conducive social ecosystem to increase the involvement of the young generation in urban areas.