People have intrinsic motivators (the level of enjoyment of the activities related to the goal). Research suggests that ...

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Intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to engage in activities for their inherent satisfaction, is a fundamental aspect of effective learning. This concept, rooted in the principles of ...

To assess if the correlations with the DA measures were specific for the surrogate trait measure of motivation, we also inspected correlations with the broad trait measures of Positive Emotionality ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about risk-taking and the behavioral science of leadership Motivation means different things to different people depending ...

Are attention spans really shrinking to just eight seconds? New research shows attention is more complex, involving different brain systems.

A new study of KIPP, a large charter network serving mainly low-income black and Hispanic students, finds that its schools continue to have a positive impact overall on student achievement, and yet ...

A new study led by Professor Diego Garzia of the University of Lausanne, published in Public Opinion Quarterly, reveals a ...

All parents wish to see their child excel in studies, but motivating kids to study regularly and with focus can feel like a tough challenge. Children, often having a short attention span, get ...