MOTIVATION

This study tested a 6-week program called Heart Up! that uses text messages and support from nurses and loved ones to help adults with heart disease become more physically active and feel less hopeless. About 224 patients who had a heart attack or related procedure took part. The…

This study tested whether the Tony Robbins Rapid Planning Method (RPM) helps adults feel less anxious, more motivated, and more productive. About 140 people took part: one group used the RPM program, while the other group kept a weekly to-do list journal. Everyone completed surve…

This study looked at ways to help stroke survivors with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine regularly during rehab. About 36 people took part. The goal was to see if simple support could improve nightly use and possibly aid recovery.

This study looked at how motivation and the desire to learn affect memory. Researchers used a game show-like task and brain scans to see how the brain's reward and memory centers work together. 76 healthy adults took part to help scientists understand the link between active lear…

This study looked at how methylphenidate (a drug used for ADHD) changes motivation in 35 healthy adults. Participants completed tasks measuring decision-making, effort, and learning. The goal was to understand the drug's effect on motivation, not to treat any condition.

This study looked at whether using the Kahoot game app for quizzes could lower test anxiety, improve stress coping, and increase motivation compared to traditional paper tests. 131 physiotherapy students took part, with half using Kahoot and half using paper over 4 weeks. The res…