Understanding the Influence of Motivation on Requirements Engineering-related Activities

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Autori principali: Hidellaarachchi, Dulaji, Grundy, John, Hoda, Rashina, Mueller, Ingo
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author Hidellaarachchi, Dulaji
Grundy, John
Hoda, Rashina
Mueller, Ingo
author_facet Hidellaarachchi, Dulaji
Grundy, John
Hoda, Rashina
Mueller, Ingo
contents Context: Requirements Engineering (RE)-related activities are critical in developing quality software and one of the most human-dependent processes in software engineering (SE). Hence, identifying the impact of diverse human-related aspects on RE is crucial in the SE context. Objective: Our study explores the impact of one of the most influential human aspects, motivation on RE, aiming to deepen understanding and provide practical guidance. Method: By conducting semi-structured interviews with 21 RE-involved practitioners, we developed a theory using socio-technical grounded theory(STGT) that explains the contextual, causal, and intervening conditions influencing motivation in RE-related activities. Result: We identified strategies to enhance motivating situations or mitigate demotivating ones, and the consequences resulting from applying these strategies. Conclusion: Our findings offer actionable insights for software practitioners to manage the influence of motivation on RE and help researchers further investigate its role across various SE contexts in the future.
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Hidellaarachchi, Dulaji
Grundy, John
Hoda, Rashina
Mueller, Ingo
Software Engineering
Context: Requirements Engineering (RE)-related activities are critical in developing quality software and one of the most human-dependent processes in software engineering (SE). Hence, identifying the impact of diverse human-related aspects on RE is crucial in the SE context. Objective: Our study explores the impact of one of the most influential human aspects, motivation on RE, aiming to deepen understanding and provide practical guidance. Method: By conducting semi-structured interviews with 21 RE-involved practitioners, we developed a theory using socio-technical grounded theory(STGT) that explains the contextual, causal, and intervening conditions influencing motivation in RE-related activities. Result: We identified strategies to enhance motivating situations or mitigate demotivating ones, and the consequences resulting from applying these strategies. Conclusion: Our findings offer actionable insights for software practitioners to manage the influence of motivation on RE and help researchers further investigate its role across various SE contexts in the future.
title Understanding the Influence of Motivation on Requirements Engineering-related Activities
topic Software Engineering
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.08074