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March 24, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

September 25, 2020 / By Anne M. Brafford & Richard M. Ryan In this Harvard Business Review article, research shows that we are most energized and committed when we are internally motivated by our own values, sense of enjoyment, and growth...

March 16, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

July 21 2019 // by Michelle Sara In this NeuroClastic article, Michelle Sara writes about correlations between the findings of motivation research and behavioural therapy.

March 5, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

March 3 2021 // by Katherine Hardin In this Language Magazine article, Katherine Hardin explains how language learning teachers can use Self-Determination Theory in their classrooms. Teachers need to create an environment where students can craft positive motivational narratives that position them as able learners. Fortunately, Edward Deci and Richard Ryan’s (1985) self-determination theory of […]

February 26, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

February, 26, 2021 // Sourced by Belga Motivation psychologist Maarten Vansteenkiste (UGent) warns against far-reaching relaxation of the consultation committee that will take place today.

January 11, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

In Press // by Bradshaw, E. L., Sahdra, B. K., Ciarrochi, J., Parker, P. D., Martos, T., & Ryan, R. M. Thinking about goals for the new year? Consider this #FridayFeature which shows your happiness & well-being increase when your social care, concern, & connection are broader.

December 2, 2020 by Lemos Kelly

April 30 2020 // by Nir Eyal Big Think on the key to raising indistractable kids is to first determine why they're distracted.

December 2, 2020 by Lemos Kelly

June 26 2018 // by Andrew James Reid On iNews, Reid explains how video games can create connection and motivate players to engage at the expense of other things such as work or school. He analyzes if reality is broken, the Fortnite Phenomenon, and how to motivate players.

December 2, 2020 by Lemos Kelly

April 8 2020 // Beth Daley On The Conversation, Daley explains what video games can provide users during Covid-19 quarantine times.

December 2, 2020 by Lemos Kelly

November 23 2020 // by R. Murali Rajaratenam The Sun Daily writes about how video games have been able to satisfy basic psychological needs during Covid-19.