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Motivation Science
H-index 20

Motivation Science

2333-8121

Published by: American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/mot

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 297 162 231 20

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 174
Documents by Best Scientists*: 238
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 11
SCIMAGO H-index: 19
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.385
Impact Factor: 3.3

Top Publications

  • A Classification of Motivation and Behavior Change Techniques Used in Self-Determination Theory-Based Interventions in Health Contexts

    Pedro J. Teixeira;Marta M. Marques;Marlene N. Silva;Jennifer Brunet

    (2020)
    448 Citations
  • Building a science of motivated persons: Self-determination theory’s empirical approach to human experience and the regulation of behavior.

    Richard M. Ryan;Edward L. Deci;Maarten Vansteenkiste;Bart Soenens

    (2021)
    213 Citations
  • Implicit theories of interest regulation.

    Dustin B. Thoman;Carol Sansone;Jennifer A. Robinson;Jonathan L. Helm

    (2020)
    89 Citations
  • Energization and Direction Are Both Essential Parts of Motivation

    (2023)
    85 Citations
  • Just do it: Engaging in self-control on a daily basis improves the capacity for self-control.

    Denise de Ridder;Anouk van der Weiden;Marleen Gillebaart;Jeroen Benjamins

    (2020)
    70 Citations
  • Effects of habit and intention on behavior: Meta-analysis and test of key moderators.

    Unknown

    (2023)
    63 Citations
  • Expectancy-value theory to situated expectancy-value theory: Reflections on the legacy of 40+ years of working together.

    (2023)
    46 Citations
  • Adherence to COVID-19 measures: The critical role of autonomous motivation on a short- and long-term basis.

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • The role of utility value in promoting interest development.

    Cameron A. Hecht;Matthew R. Grande;Judith M. Harackiewicz

    (2021)
    41 Citations
  • Motivated secrecy: Politics, relationships, and regrets

    Rachel I. McDonald;Jessica M. Salerno;Katharine H. Greenaway;Michael L. Slepian

    (2020)
    35 Citations

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