SAN DIEGO -- Hard work and determination can get people places they never thought they could go. One Marine set his mind to one thing and accomplished it. Pvt. Jose A. Caban Jr., Platoon 3203, India ...

Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality ...

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Voting isn’t just about being motivated to get somebody out of office, writes Kamryn Davis from PA Youth Vote. It’s about the determination to make change in your community. Kamryn Davis with her ...

Why do you do the things you do? Why did you brush your teeth this morning, go to work, or click on this post? And is it possible to change the way you behave? Motivation underlies all of our behavior ...

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Previously, I discussed the difference between harmful and helpful types of power. Put simply, hard styles of power can diminish self-determination, decreasing motivation and commitment. In contrast, ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Determination and motivation led a local woman to graduate as Wichita State University’s first Black dental hygienist. The journey for Junetta Everett started about 45 years ago.

Workplaces and schools often unintentionally create environments that disincentivize the exact behaviors they hope to encourage. In the workplace, it’s extremely common to see a manager offer a bonus ...