Low motivation
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Low motivation is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Depression.
For kids diagnosed with Depression, Low motivation is one of five symptoms related to Dim Outlook according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Dim Outlook among kids with Depression are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Low motivation
When parents mention Low motivation they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | Often | 2 mentions |
| Loss or lack of appetite | Often | 2 mentions |
| Sadness | Often | 2 mentions |
| Crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Frequent crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Keeping alone (keeping to self) | Often | 1 mention |
| Self-harm | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Low motivation
How common is Low motivation?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 24.71% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Low motivation.
Percentage of kids with Low motivation by year of age
This is based on a survey of 518 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Low motivation “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 8% | 36 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 9% | 41 mentions |
| Weekly | 12% | 59 mentions |
| Monthly | 12% | 59 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 26 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 12% | 59 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 13 mentions |
| Never | 39% | 184 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 5% | 24 mentions |
| Severe | 8% | 41 mentions |
| Moderate | 12% | 63 mentions |
| Mild | 21% | 110 mentions |
| Not at All | 54% | 280 mentions |