Motivation Science

Papers
(The H4-Index of Motivation Science is 15. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Supplemental Material for Role of Contingency in Reward–Emotion Interactions During the Categorization of Emotional Facial Expressions131
Supplemental Material for Missing Out by Pursuing Rewarding Outcomes: Why Initial Biases Can Lead to Persistent Suboptimal Choices80
Supplemental Material for Measuring Subjective Mental Effort as an Aversive and Enjoyable Phenomenon29
Supplemental Material for Pushing Reactance Theory: An Examination of the Reactance Process in the Context of Advice27
Which insights can research on achievement motivation gain from network analysis? Comparing different network methods empirically.25
Dyadic motive fit: How individual differences in dyads’ motives predict performance and communication in joint action.23
What is next for situated expectancy-value theory? A reply to our commentators.23
Ramadan fasting as a goal-pursuit: Why people fast, and how motives affect their experience.22
Goal motives, mental contrasting with implementation intentions, and the self-regulation of saving goals: A longitudinal investigation.21
Supplemental Material for Episodic Binding of Approach–Avoidance Goals to Stimuli: On the Microgenesis of Stimulus-Motivated Action Tendencies to Approach and Avoid20
Supplemental Material for Leave to Fight Another Day: Having the Option to Switch Promotes a Persistence Trade-Off18
The uncertainty-dissuasion model of reactance inhibition.17
Does exposure to sedentary temptations activate physical activity goals? A high-powered replication study.17
The force of craving: Approach movements relate to lateralized P3 amplitudes and sensation seeking.16
A mastery-oriented (and masterful) career: Some reflections on Carol Dweck’s legacy article.15
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