Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a psychological imperative. Discover research-backed ways to recognize and ...

Anticipatory anxiety in cancer patients often leads to negative "what-if" scenarios, which can be reframed to foster a ...

For some, the day doesn’t begin until the first cup of coffee. But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and a vague sense of dread that ...

Constant change fuels burnout at work. Understanding how curiosity and the brain’s chemistry interact can help people adapt without losing energy or motivation.

1 School of International Studies, Wenzhou Business College, Wenzhou, China 2 Department of English and German Philologies, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain This study investigates how three ...

Objective To analyze the validity and reliability of the Sport Motivation Scale-II in studies that used its original or translated versions. Method Systematic review was carried out in PubMed, Web of ...

Discovering whether the brain carries early signs of Alzheimer’s doesn’t necessarily spark fear or sadness—in fact, people often feel less anxious after learning their results. But there’s a catch: ...

Learning about one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease may not lead to emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy lifestyle changes tends to fade over time, even in people at high risk, ...

Summary: A new study shows that learning about amyloid beta buildup — a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — does not increase emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy habits declines ...

Summary: Viewing stress as a potential motivator can improve productivity and wellbeing without reducing empathy or willingness to support others. Researchers developed a brief online intervention ...