Motivation Science
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Research to Transform Motivational Understanding
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Understanding Motivational Constructs:
The journal focuses on various motivational theories, including Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy-Value Theory, and others, examining how these frameworks can explain human behavior and goal-directed actions. - Empirical Research on Motivation:
Motivation Science publishes empirical studies that investigate the antecedents, processes, and consequences of motivation in different domains, such as education, health, and social behavior. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from psychology, neuroscience, education, and behavioral economics to provide a comprehensive understanding of motivation. - Applications of Motivation Science:
Research published in the journal often explores practical applications of motivational theories in real-world settings, such as educational interventions, workplace motivation, and health behavior change. - Cultural and Contextual Factors:
The journal examines how cultural and contextual factors influence motivation, recognizing that motivation is not a one-size-fits-all construct but varies across different populations and settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Psychological Reactance:
Recent publications emphasize the concept of psychological reactance, exploring how individuals respond to perceived threats to their freedom and autonomy, which has implications for understanding motivation in compliance and behavior change. - Self-Regulation and Goal Pursuit:
There is an increasing trend in research investigating self-regulation processes and their impact on goal pursuit, highlighting the significance of self-control and metacognition in achieving personal objectives. - Contextual Influences on Motivation:
Emerging studies are focusing on how situational and cultural contexts shape motivational dynamics, indicating a growing recognition of the importance of contextual factors in understanding motivation. - Sustainable and Prosocial Motivation:
Research linking motivation to sustainable behaviors and prosocial actions is on the rise, reflecting a growing interest in how motivational factors can drive positive societal change amid global challenges like climate change. - Technology and Motivation:
The intersection of technology and motivation is increasingly being explored, particularly in relation to how digital environments and tools can enhance or inhibit motivational processes in various settings.
Declining or Waning
- Aggression and Motivation:
Research focusing on the intersection of aggression and motivation has been less prominent in recent publications, suggesting a potential shift away from exploring aggressive motivations towards more constructive and prosocial motivational themes. - Neurobiological Underpinnings of Motivation:
Although the neurobiological aspects of motivation were once a significant focus, the recent trend shows a decrease in studies explicitly linking neuroscience with motivational theories, indicating a possible waning interest in this area. - Habitual Behavior and Motivation:
The exploration of habitual behavior in relation to motivation appears to be declining, as fewer studies are published that address how habits influence motivational states or goal pursuit. - Environmental Motivational Factors:
While environmental influences on motivation have been discussed, there has been a noticeable reduction in studies specifically examining environmental factors, potentially due to a shift towards more individual-focused motivational research.
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