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Motivation Research institute
Mission Statement: To facilitate collaborations on the study of motivation by conducting theoretically-guided and practically relevant research using rigorous research methodology.
Objectives:
- To provide research training and research opportunities for faculty and students
- To advance the study of motivation theory
- To advance the use of methodologically rigorous research design and intervention techniques in motivation research
- To advance the use of statistical and measurement techniques in motivational research
- To evaluate existing measurement tools and develop new measurement tools related to the study of motivation
- To advance the application of motivation theory (e.g., to improve university learning environments, to improve assessment of student motivation and development)
- To communicate findings through multiple outlets (e.g., conference presentations, theory journals, measurement journals, university reports, higher education journals)
- To provide an organization for current students to identify with, as well as for former students to remain affiliated with, after leaving the program
- To create partnerships with researchers and practitioners outside of the university
- To solicit outside funding and research opportunities
- To advertise resources and services to JMU and the outside community
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