Handbook of motivation science / edited by James Y. Shah, Wendi L. Gardner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shah, James Y.

Gardner, Wendi L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motivation (Psychology).

Physical Description:

xviii, 638 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2008]

Summary:

Integrating significant advances in motivation science that have occurred over the last two decades, this volume thoroughly examines the ways in which motivation interacts with social, developmental, and emotional processes, as well as personality more generally. The Handbook comprises 39 clearly written chapters from leaders in the field. Cutting-edge theory and research is presented on core psychological motives, such as the need for esteem, security, consistency, and achievement; motivational systems that arise to address these fundamental needs; the process and consequences of goal pursuit, including the role of individual differences and contextual moderators; and implications for personal well-being and interpersonal and intergroup relations.

Contents:

A historical perspective

Forms and systems of motivation

Motivational processes and differences

Applications of motivational research.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1593855680

9781593855680

OCLC:

85892471

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