
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
Journal information
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Michael Richter
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 1.878 (2019)
- Impact factor
- 2.655 (2019)
- Five year impact factor
- 48 days
- Submission to first decision
- 330 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 253,719 (2019)
- Downloads
Latest issue
Latest articles
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Punishment sensitivity and risk taking in depressed mood
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Remembering pleasure and personal meaning from episodes of intrinsic motivation: an fMRI study
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The role of maternal emotion regulation in controlling parenting during toddlerhood: an observational study
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Journal updates
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COVID-19 and impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
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Society for the Science of Motivation
Read more about the sponsoring Society for Motivation and Emotion.
Societies, partners and affiliations
About this journal
- Electronic ISSN
- 1573-6644
- Print ISSN
- 0146-7239
- Abstracted and indexed in
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