Why are Woolworths, Aldi, and Kmart avoiding Australia Day
January 26 marks colonization in Australia. This brought violence, theft, and oppression against the First Nations Peoples, who had been living…
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One joint of marijuana makes you lazy… but only for a short time
We have conducted two studies to investigate the claim that marijuana leads to decreased motivation. When we gave people the equivalent…
Altruistic or self-serving? Four things judges consider when sentencing politically motivated crimes
In Brisbane, earlier this month, more than 70 climate-change protesters faced charges for offenses such as obstructing the police, violating directions, and…
Does school seem difficult or worthwhile because of the challenges
What do we mean by motivation? There are experts everywhere who have new tips for motivation. As researchers who are interested in motivation and educational success,…
Money or loyalty points are not enough for people to use fitness trackers
The activity tracking market has been a challenging one. Jawbone, one of the leading fitness device manufacturers, has recently announced that 15%…
Nurses who are motivated by external rewards will be more likely to stay on the job
When we think about nurses, we tend to think of someone who is highly motivated by social issues and has a…
Why Asian men use skin-whitening products in greater numbers
Jose was just one of many youths I met during my ethnographic research as part of the Chemical Youth Project. This…
Although we can criticize ‘elites,’ they were instrumental in the development of modern Democracy
While the masses protest and “elites” by calling them to intellectuals, to liberals, to neoliberals, cosmopolitans, or whatever else, candidates like Donald…
Polish citizens reject NGOs in favor of community activism
The Black Protest, which spread inside as well as outside of the country, demonstrated the strength of grassroots activism. The Black Protest also reflected the…
Setting small goals can help you achieve your larger goals in 2024
Have you kept your New Year’s resolutions up to date? You’re not alone if you have. People are not very…