Work Motivation, Enthusiasm, and Environment: Evidence From Community Health Centers in Indonesia

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of work motivation, work environment, and work enthusiasm on employee performance at the Sumarorong Community Health Center, Indonesia. The research addresses the gap in existing literature where the simultaneous effects of these variables in the healthcare sector remain underexplored. A quantitative approach was employed using a saturated sampling technique, involving all 75 employees. Data were collected through questionnaires, observation, and documentation, and analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS.Findings reveal that work motivation (t = 5.874; p < 0.01) and work enthusiasm (t = 5.810; p < 0.01) significantly affect job performance, while the work environment does not (t = 0.335; p > 0.05). Collectively, the three variables explain 64.5% of the variance in performance (R² = 0.645) The results highlight the dominance of internal psychological factors (motivation and enthusiasm) over external environmental factors in shaping performance. This contrasts with studies emphasizing workplace conditions, suggesting contextual differences in healthcare institutions.Employee performance in community health centers is primarily driven by motivation and enthusiasm. Practical implications include strengthening recognition systems, career development opportunities, and teamwork culture. Future research should incorporate leadership style, compensation, and organizational culture to capture unexplained variance.