MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Pathways of Human Motivation and Emotion
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Motivational Processes:
The journal investigates various motivational theories, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and how these influence goal setting, achievement, and well-being. - Emotional Dynamics:
Research on the nature and function of emotions, including how emotions affect cognition, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships, is a central focus. - Developmental and Contextual Factors:
The journal emphasizes the role of developmental stages and contextual variables, such as socio-cultural influences, in shaping motivational and emotional responses. - Interpersonal Relations:
Exploration of how motivation and emotion interact within interpersonal dynamics, including emotion regulation in relationships and the impact of social support. - Psychological Well-Being:
Studies that assess the connections between motivation, emotional experiences, and overall psychological health and resilience are frequently presented. - Applied Research:
The journal also publishes applied research that examines motivation and emotion in various real-world contexts, such as education, workplace dynamics, and health behaviors.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Motivation and Emotion:
An increasing number of studies are examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced motivation, emotional well-being, and coping mechanisms, reflecting the relevance of current global events. - Interpersonal Emotion Regulation:
Research into interpersonal emotion regulation, particularly how individuals manage emotions in social contexts, is becoming more prominent, highlighting its importance in relationships and group dynamics. - Cognitive and Emotional Interplay:
There is a rising interest in the interplay between cognition and emotion, particularly regarding how cognitive biases and emotional responses affect decision-making processes. - Motivation in Educational Settings:
The exploration of motivational dynamics in educational contexts, including how different teaching strategies influence student motivation and engagement, is gaining traction. - Technological Influences on Emotion and Motivation:
Emerging studies are exploring the effects of technology, such as social media and gaming, on emotional experiences and motivational processes, reflecting the changing landscape of human interaction. - Well-Being and Positive Psychology:
Research focusing on positive psychology, including the role of positive emotions in enhancing well-being and motivation, is increasingly featured, indicating a shift towards a more holistic understanding of human experience.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Theories of Motivation:
There seems to be a waning emphasis on older, traditional theories of motivation, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, as newer frameworks like self-determination theory gain traction. - Emotion Regulation as a Standalone Topic:
Research solely focused on emotion regulation strategies without connecting them to motivational processes appears to be decreasing, indicating a shift towards integrated studies. - Negative Emotions and Pathology:
While negative emotions have been a significant area of focus, studies solely addressing negative emotions in clinical contexts are becoming less frequent, suggesting a move towards a more balanced view of both positive and negative emotional experiences. - Static Models of Motivation:
Static or unidimensional models of motivation are seeing less representation, as there is a growing preference for dynamic and multifaceted approaches that consider context and individual differences. - Focus on Individual Differences:
Research that primarily concentrates on individual differences in motivation and emotion, without considering situational or contextual influences, appears to be less prevalent.
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