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Handbook on psychology of motivation : new research / editors, Jason N. Franco and Alexander E. Svensgaard.

Contributor(s): Franco, Jason N | Svensgaard, Alexander E.
Publisher: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, 2012Description: xiv, 355 p. : ill.ISBN: 9781621007555 (hbk.).Subject(s): Motivation (Psychology)DDC classification: 153.8 Summary: This book presents topical research in the study of the psychology of motivation. Topics discussed include motivation in the field of tourism; new perspectives in the psychology and economics of donating; commercial weight-loss programs and motivation; motivation for creativity in design and architecture; cognitive and motivational factors for reading; motivation to learn, self-regulation and academic achievement and the implicit theories of intelligence, effort beliefs, and achievement goals as antecedents of learning motivation and engagement.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book presents topical research in the study of the psychology of motivation. Topics discussed include motivation in the field of tourism; new perspectives in the psychology and economics of donating; commercial weight-loss programs and motivation; motivation for creativity in design and architecture; cognitive and motivational factors for reading; motivation to learn, self-regulation and academic achievement and the implicit theories of intelligence, effort beliefs, and achievement goals as antecedents of learning motivation and engagement.

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