Motivation and Emotion publishes theoretical papers and original research reports of either a basic or applied nature from any area of psychology and behavioral science, provided that the focus is on motivation and/or emotion. While the primary orientation of the journal is on human emotion and motivation, animal studies are also published, provided they are relevant to general motivation and/or emotion theory.

• Publishes theoretical papers and original research reports either a basic or applied nature that focus on motivation and emotion
• Primary orientation of the journal is on human emotion and motivation, but animal studies are also included
• 92% of authors who answered a survey reported that they would definitely publish or probably publish in the journal again