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

In this chapter, we address what psychologists have contributed to the understanding of
motivational processes. Motivation is the study of why individuals or organisms behave as …

We draw on eight different lab and field samples to delineate the effects of expressed
humility on several important organizational outcomes, including performance, satisfaction …

" Character" has become a front-and-center topic in contemporary discourse, but this term
does not have a fixed meaning. Character may be simply defined by what someone does …

The study of humility has progressed slowly due to measurement problems. We describe a
model of relational humility that conceptualizes humility as a personality judgment. In this set …

Although in-feed social ads on social media are rapidly growing worldwide, scarce attention
is paid to the content strategy of brands presenting in a human way. The present research …

An insightful examination of why we compare ourselves to those above and below us. The
United States was founded on the principle of equal opportunity for all, and this ethos …

These include, for example, being labeled a “nerd”; being the target of envy, and hence
dislike, by others; and proneness to being regarded as arrogant. These adverse …

Research summary Social media is a powerful medium for examining strategic leaders'
novel interactions and influence within and outside the firm. But, while studies on social …

Self-presentation is a fundamental aspect of social life, with myriad critical outcomes
dependent on others' impressions. We identify and offer the first empirical investigation of a …