Aspiration, assets can lead youth down path to college
(Phys.org)—Aspiring to attend college is not enough for children who want to reach their goals.
Economics & Business
Nov 16, 2012
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Page 11 - News tagged with motivations
What do saving money and losing weight have in common?
Consumers will pay more when they are given different options to pursue short-term goals, but will pay more for similar options when pursuing long-term goals, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2012
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Friendships promote better farming in developing countries
A study that examined how rural farmers in Ethiopia learn new farming techniques and adopt them on their own farms discovered that learning from a friend was a stronger motivator than learning from neighbors in close proximity.
Environment
Aug 13, 2012
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Better student preparation needed for university maths: UK study
Moving from sixth form, or college, into higher education (HE) can be a challenge for many students, especially those who start mathematically demanding courses. Life prior to university focuses on achieving maximum examination ...
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2012
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Luring locavores: Research shows female and older consumers highly motivated to buy local
(Phys.org) -- A study by a Kansas State University researcher could help farmers better serve a niche market.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2012
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Scientists analyze potential of using lasers to make rain
(Phys.org) -- Although pointing high-energy lasers at the sky to cause pouring rain is currently a high-tech dream, the motivation behind controlling the weather has existed since the days of our ancient ancestors. Throughout ...
Advertisers could target online audiences more efficiently with personality scale, study finds
Online advertising has become prevalent in the past five years, and social media sites, such as Facebook, have played a major role. Now, a study at the University of Missouri School of Journalism has developed a method that ...
Economics & Business
Jul 12, 2012
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Policies to discourage drug trafficking should account for complexity of 'the game'
Drug traffickers who want to leave the "game" behind often struggle to do so because they fear loss of power and status, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2012
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Tech review: Nike FuelBand keeps motivation close at hand
I have to admit, I'm overweight. My weight tends to fluctuate depending on my mood and motivation.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 21, 2012
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Trusting Tiger Woods: How do facial cues affect preference and trust?
People respond to facial cues and this affects their level of trust, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research that looks at the way consumers react to morphed photo images.
Social Sciences
May 16, 2012
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