While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study.

Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal -- foraging for and finding food. In a highly novel study, researchers describe how two major neuronal ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Though they may be underprepared for college courses, most students say they’re motivated in ...

Research involving more than 1,200 adults found that a daily 10-minute mindfulness practice can improve workout motivation. Regularly practicing mindfulness also lead to other healthy habits, like ...

Understanding the psychological processes associated with the motivation for sustained physical activity is critically important. Physical inactivity is estimated to affect a third of the global adult ...