A grand theory of motivation: Why not?
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Reeve, Johnmarshall. (2016). A grand theory of motivation: Why not? Motivation and Emotion. 40(1), pp. 31 - 35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-015-9538-2
Authors | Reeve, Johnmarshall |
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Abstract | Baumeister asks what a grand theory of motivation might look like, and he identifies the key problems, challenges, and opportunities that need to be considered in its pursuit. I address four of these challenges—how to define motivation, whether motivation is a state or a trait, the primacy of motivation in psychology, and the necessity to not only manage motivational conflict but also to vitalize motivational assets. I focus primarily, however, on the key obstacle that prevents a grand theory—our non-shared assumptions about the nature and dynamics of motivation. I suggest we capitalize on new advances in statistics, methodology, and technology to test what used to be untestable assumptions about motivation. Shared assumptions are necessary for a coherent science, and only a coherent science is capable of constructing a general theory. |
Keywords | grand theory; mini-theories; motivation; emotion |
Year | 2016 |
Journal | Motivation and Emotion |
Journal citation | 40 (1), pp. 31 - 35 |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
ISSN | 0146-7239 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-015-9538-2 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84957849814 |
Page range | 31 - 35 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
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