Advances in Motivation Science explores the latest theories, research, and applications in the field of motivation. This volume brings together leading experts to discuss new developments, innovative methodologies, and emerging trends that deepen our understanding of what drives human behavior. Covering topics such as goal setting, self-regulation, achievement, and social influences, the book offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in the science of motivation.
1. Choices That Feel Right: Should We Trust Them?
E. Tory Higgins
2. An Integrative Model of Personal Goal Pursuit
Marina Milyavskaya
3. Neuro-Cultural Shaping of Self-Enhancement Motivation
Shinobu Kitayama
4. Cognitive effort engagement across the adult life span
Jennifer L. Crawford and Todd Braver
5. The psychology of winning: Proposing a hierarchical model of achievement
goal pursuit in sport
Nico W. Van Yperen
6. Addressing Unwanted Impulses Through Inhibition: Restraint Mechanics and
Inhibitory Capacity as a (Misunderstood) Control Dynamic
Rex A. Wright, Christopher Mlynski and Ruth King
Andrew J. Elliot is Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. He received his Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994. His research areas include achievement motivation, approach-avoidance motivation, the development of motivation and self-regulation, and subtle cue and context effects on psychological functioning. He has been (or currently is) an Associate Editor at Emotion, Journal of Personality, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Science, and Social and Personality Psychology Compass, and has edited two handbooks: Handbook of competence and motivation (with Carol Dweck) and Handbook of approach and avoidance motivation. He has over 170 scholarly publications, has received research grants from public and private agencies, and has been awarded multiple awards for his research contributions.
