Articles tagged with Motivation
Researchers analyzed the criminal careers of over 9,800 Italian mafia members and found that prior violent co-offending significantly increases the likelihood of future violent offenses. The study suggests that group-based violent actions have a stronger impact on future violence than solo violence.
A study from Washington University in St. Louis found that individuals with a sense of purpose were rated higher for attractiveness on dating app profiles compared to those without. The researchers created four categories of 'sense of purpose' and discovered that participants preferred profiles that shared the same orientation.
A smartphone-based mall walking program combined with physical shopping mall facilities and digital incentive coupons increased daily walking steps. The study found that this innovative approach can motivate people to walk more, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
A new MIT study found that children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds show less sensitivity to rewarding experiences, which can impact motivation and attention. The research suggests that the brain adapts to its environment by dampening its response to rewards, making it less responsive in low SES environments.
Researchers found that dogs react negatively to deterioration in reward quality in some tasks but not others. In tests with cooked liver and dry food, dogs were slower and more reluctant to work when the liver was replaced with kibble.
The report highlights key applications and pathways to commercialization for emerging PV technologies, including new materials and device concepts. It also discusses strategies to exceed current limits in solar PV energy conversion and challenges facing efforts to scale up globally.
A recent study published in Sports Medicine found that cannabis users reported increased enjoyment and euphoria during exercise, with CBD seemingly having a greater impact on mood than THC. However, the use of cannabis before exercise was found to have no significant effect on performance.
A new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise can increase its benefits for mental health and wellbeing. The research found that mindfulness can help motivate people to start exercising, reduce worry and stress, and promote healthier lifestyles.
A systematic review of 20 empirical studies found that CEO financial incentives have a small predictive effect on return on assets, but no effect on other performance metrics or financial restatements. The analysis suggests caution regarding current practices and recommends alternative arrangements to enhance firm performance.
Research by Dr Janina Steinmetz found that people are more likely to see others as having good self-control if they blame a lack of money rather than time for abandoning New Year's resolutions. Studies involving around 1,200 participants showed that excusing financial constraints leads to better perceptions of self-control.
A new study by McGill researchers explores the power of imagination in evoking empathy, showing that vividly imagining someone else's problems motivates us to lend a helping hand. The study finds that personal distress is a more prominent form of empathy, which can actually be a catalyst for taking action.
A new study found that pickier dogs exhibit distinct brain responses when rewarded with higher-quality food, which influences their motivation. The research used behavioral observations and neuroimaging techniques to investigate the relationship between food quality and dog behavior.
A recent study published in Annals of Family Medicine explores how technology is changing medical practice, including the use of AI-driven tools to effectively diagnose patients. The study also examines the interplay between fulfillment of basic psychological needs at work and technology use in maintaining clinician well-being.
A new study by researchers at UTA found that setting specific goals can significantly improve sustained attention and reduce attention lapses. The results suggest that goal-setting techniques can help individuals better stay focused, particularly in tasks that require sustained attention.
A Canadian study examines how rapid shift to virtual care during COVID-19 pandemic impacts primary care doctors' well-being. The researchers found that basic psychological need satisfaction at work was associated with higher well-being, while controlled motivation towards using virtual care predicted lower well-being.
A study by the American Psychological Association found that keeping positive secrets can boost energy levels. Participants who reflected on their good news felt more energized than those who thought about other news.
A meta-analysis of studies found guilt has only a small persuasive effect, making it less effective than previously thought. Existential guilt appeals better for broader issues like environmental and educational topics, while personal responsibility-based guilt is less effective in health communications.
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that anger improves people's ability to reach their goals in challenging situations. Anger was associated with increased scores or shorter response times, and even motivated participants to vote in elections.
A study by Duke neuroscientists found that curiosity increases people's patience for an answer while making them more eager to hear it. Curiosity also motivated viewers to withhold from hitting the 'spoiler' button and kept watching animated line-drawing videos unfold.
Researchers found that humans who worked with robots were more likely to catch fewer defects later in the task, indicating a 'looking but not seeing' effect. This could lead to safety implications and negative impacts on work outcomes if not addressed in real-world environments.
Researchers found that longer nights of better sleep correlate with improved mood, motivation, and reduced sleepiness. Irregular sleep patterns had a negative effect on mental well-being, while daytime naps may alleviate inadequate nocturnal sleep's effects.
A study by researchers at the University of California - Riverside found that certain aspects of video game play can stimulate dopamine release and potentially aid in treating Parkinson's disease symptoms. The research suggests a promising new approach for managing the condition.
A new study examines cannabis use patterns, motivations, and risk factors among college students at a large public university in the southeastern US. The researchers found that top reasons for cannabis use were relaxation and social pressure, while daily users reported higher quantity of cannabis per day.
A study of almost 1,000 vegan diet followers in Brazil found less than a tenth the average prevalence of dysfunctional eating behaviors. The researchers identified disordered eating attitudes among only 0.6% of participants, primarily associated with motivations for dieting rather than diet type.
Researchers from the Netherlands found that traditional swimming lessons in the country often discourage children from having fun in the pool. By adopting a teaching style based on self-determination theory, instructors can nurture autonomy, competence, and relatedness, leading to improved swimming skills and increased enjoyment. The s...
A recent study published in Journal of Advertising sheds light on the effects of in-stream video advertising on ad information encoding. The research found that mid-roll ads elicit negative emotions but do not affect viewers' purchase intention. In contrast, pre- and post-roll ads have a significant impact on memory formation, highligh...
A Rutgers study found that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a significant driver for regretful parents to have children, with 7% of parents saying they would not have children if they could do it over again. The study analyzed narratives from Reddit's /r/childfree community and identified FOMO as a key discourse among regretful parents.
A recent study found that dopamine release makes decisions faster but tends to be less accurate. Researchers analyzed response times to understand the role of dopamine in decision-making processes, revealing a speed-accuracy trade-off.
A study involving wolves and dogs found that both species can remember where people hid food if they observed the hiding process. However, wolves outperformed dogs in finding caches, suggesting differences in traits like persistency and food-related motivation.
A study found that Spanish-speaking Latino preschoolers were more generous than their English-speaking peers, while English-speaking children chose competitive options. This suggests that children from collectivist cultures prioritize group well-being over individualism even at a young age.
The American Heart Association and NFL offer resources to support physical activity in classrooms. The initiative aims to promote whole-body health and reduce sedentary behaviors among students.
Researchers studied how tastes influence creativity by analyzing brain networks and individual preferences. They found that the subjective evaluation of ideas plays a crucial role in creativity, and that individuals have different creative profiles related to their fields of activity.
The study found that the inclusion of superheroes in the course significantly increased student motivation, deepened their understanding of the material, and made it more approachable. Students reported that pop culture references expanded their knowledge and boosted their desire to perform well in the class.
A study in Cancer Medicine reveals that access to assisted suicide does not decrease conventional suicide among patients with cancer. In fact, the percentage of cancer-associated deaths by assisted suicide increased over time, while conventional cancer-related suicides showed a downward trend.
A Swansea University-led study found that Welsh breastfeeding rates increased during the pandemic, with a significant correlation between mothers' intention to breastfeed and exclusive breastfeeding duration. The study proposes targeted interventions during pregnancy and policies to support families to improve breastfeeding duration.
Frequent teamwork is associated with greater effort among women and white men, while other factors vary among genders and ethnoracial groups. Workplace social dynamics are a key condition linked to worker effort, with additional differences seen between white and non-white workers.
A study of 22,000 adults found that small amounts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity were associated with a lower incident cancer risk. This finding suggests that daily vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity may be a promising intervention for cancer prevention in populations unable or unmotivated to exercise.
A recent study published in Nature Mental Health reveals that amotivation and anhedonia are key factors in determining social functioning among individuals with psychiatric disorders. The research found that these negative symptoms have a stronger impact on social functioning than expressive dysfunction, especially in patients with sch...
Researchers found that people who imagined planning a heist had better memory the next day compared to those who imagined executing it. Curiosity supercharges memory for paintings seen while pretending to be an art thief.
Using MRI instead of CT with CTA alone in patients presenting to the ED with dizziness was associated with greater critical neuroimaging results and more frequent echocardiography. Patients with dizziness undergoing MRI showed a lower frequency of 90-day ED readmissions compared to those discharged after CT with CTA alone.
Researchers found that students with high levels of 'eudaimonia', or feelings of competence, motivation, and self-esteem, outperformed their peers in GCSE-level assessments, especially in Maths. However, life satisfaction was not linked to academic performance.
Research published by the American Psychological Association found that people believe in conspiracy theories due to a need to understand and feel safe in their environment. Additionally, certain personality traits such as a sense of antagonism toward others and high levels of paranoia are more prone to believing conspiracy theories.
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients face substantial burden of uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors, leading to increased risk of stroke and heart attack. Modifiable CV risk factor control is crucial in reducing the risk of adverse cardiovascular events and death among these patients.
A recent study found that cognitive enhancers, such as Ritalin and modafinil, may actually inhibit performance and productivity in neurotypical workers and students. Participants who performed well on a complex decision-making task showed decreased accuracy and efficiency when taking the drugs.
A retrospective analysis of national data found that over 20 million Americans experienced loss of smell or taste after COVID infection, with a large portion never fully recovering these senses. The study estimated that almost 28 million Americans may be left with decreased sense of smell after COVID infection.
Research from Oregon State University shows that Americans judge the morality of armed self-protection on a case-by-case basis, considering factors like perceived threat and background of the person carrying the gun. The study highlights the complexity of consumer views on gun rights and Second Amendment rights.
A new study by researchers at the School District of Philadelphia found that building relationships between SNAP-Ed implementers and school staff was crucial for developing school staff motivation and capacity to implement programming. This approach can help schools most in need, which are often high-poverty schools with limited capacity.
Researchers confirm increased protein marker of inflammation in long COVID patients' brains, impacting depression and cognitive symptoms. CAMH study provides hope for new treatments using anti-inflammatory medications.
A study found that children are more curious than great apes, opting for an unknown option over a certain reward. After being shown the larger potential reward of the uncertain option, apes quickly learned to investigate and choose the opaque cup with the better outcome.
The University of Virginia Health System has developed a plan to improve the use of electronic health records, reduce clinician workload, and enhance patient care. The plan outlines three 'essential' steps for improving electronic health reforms, including implementing unique personal safety identifiers to streamline operations.
A recent study found that young people engaging in online anti-social behavior do so for recreation, reward, and to seek social approval. The researchers also discovered that those who exhibit such behavior tend to have lower cognitive empathy scores.
A new scientific statement co-authored by the American Heart Association recommends teaching CPR to school-aged children as early as age 4, with layers of skill-building throughout childhood. This approach aims to educate generations on responding to cardiac arrest and increasing survival rates globally.
A new study found that reflecting on a teacher's personal mission increases their growth mindset, leading to improved motivation and job satisfaction. The intervention involves a brief reflection on why the teacher wants to make a difference for students.
Central bank balance sheet policies are effective if investors behave according to a plausible alternative behavioral assumption to rational expectations. Professors Iovino and Sergeyev's new paper finds that level-k thinking breaks away with the demanding assumption of rational expectations, allowing agents to have varying degrees of ...
A recent study by Sara Valentini and colleagues at Bocconi University found that consistency between online content and the values associated with a brand increases rebroadcasting frequency. Posts containing price promotions also perform well when aligned with the brand's identity, with followers being 109% more likely to share them.
Researchers at the University of South Australia analyzed Instagram fitspiration accounts, finding nearly two-thirds published dubious fitness information. Hyper-sexualized content, objectification, or nudity was present in around a quarter of accounts, promoting unhealthy body shapes and driving body image issues.
Research found that individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorder have erratic sleep patterns and rigid daily routines, predictive of worse symptoms. The study suggests varying daily routines and incorporating movement can improve brain health and reduce negative mental health symptoms.
New research suggests that disconnecting from work at home can boost a leader's energy and effectiveness the next day. Managers who ignored their work email at home felt more refreshed and were rated as effective leaders by their employees.
Researchers found that dopamine availability in the brain affects people's self-assessment of physical effort and willingness to undertake future exertions. The study, which involved Parkinson's disease patients, suggests that dopamine level is a critical factor in helping people accurately assess how much effort a physical task requires.
A WVU researcher is working on a biopsychosocial intervention to help people with chronic hip pain move and regain mobility. The intervention, called HIPS, combines mindfulness techniques like self-compassion and progressive relaxation with goal-setting and diaphragmatic breathing to reduce pain and increase physical activity.