A Descriptive Study on Work Motivation of Village Office Apparatus in Sentang Village, Teluk Mengkudu Subdistrict, Serdang Bedagai Regency

Abstract

This study, entitled “A Descriptive Study on Work Motivation of Village Office Apparatus in Sentang Village, Teluk Mengkudu Subdistrict, Serdang Bedagai Regency”, aims to describe the level of work motivation among village officials based on several work-related indicators, including job security, social relationships, recognition and rewards, self-actualization, job satisfaction, commitment to duties, and participation in village activities. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews involving the village head, secretary, section heads, administrative officers, and hamlet heads. The findings reveal that village officials demonstrate relatively high work motivation, reflected in their sense of job security, harmonious social relationships, and recognition from both leaders and the community. Furthermore, opportunities for self-development, satisfaction with work outcomes, strong commitment to duties, and active participation in village activities serve as key factors that reinforce their motivation. The study concludes that work motivation among village officials is influenced not only by internal factors but also by external support such as appreciation and community participation.