In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

Research backs up the idea of “New year, new me.” In a 2014 paper, organizational psychologists introduced the idea of the “fresh start effect,” referring to a period of increased motivation at the ...

If you have ever beaten yourself up for “not being motivated enough,” science has a surprising message for you. According to motivation scientist and University of Chicago professor Ayelet Fishbach, ...

As someone fascinated by consumer psychology, David Forbes’ book The Science of Why immediately appealed to me in my quest to understand the triggers that motivate consumers to take action. The ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

Motivation and I have always had a complicated relationship. If motivation were a person, it would be that friend who shows up with a lot of energy and insists that we do all the work that we need to ...

How do we motivate those under our care to do what’s in their best interest? This is a question many of us—who are supervisors, parents, teachers, coaches, or other kinds of care providers— regularly ...