Research indicates that positive parenting strategies, which foster autonomy and reduce anxiety, are more effective than ...

In this review, we scope the role of interpersonal relationships in students' academic motivation, engagement, and achievement. We argue that achievement motivation theory, current issues, and ...

This study examines the effects of variations in self-concept of ability, achievement motivation, values, and aspirations among Mexican-American and Anglo-American junior high school students on their ...

Author Jennifer Breheny Wallace appeared on CNN to discuss her new book, "Never Enough," which warns of “toxic achievement culture" for students who are pressured to maintain grades.

Raising confident, well-adjusted kids who can succeed as adults often means trusting them more and worrying less, says neuropsychologist William Stixrud.

There are two distinct and separate motivational systems, explicit and implicit. They do not always align and we are surprisingly bad at knowing that.

For the 15th year, MSK honored the academic achievements of our youngest patients by hosting MSK Kids Convocation - a virtual ceremony to help mark and celebrate the end of their adolescent school ...