The Self and Social Motivation research laboratory explores the costs of pursuing self-esteem for relationships, learning, motivation, self-regulation, and mental health. The goal of our research is to provide a framework, grounded in psychological research and theory, to understand
- how people inadvertently create what they don’t want in their lives when they are driven by the ego or self-esteem concerns
- how shifting to a different framework focused on what they want to create, contribute, or learn can help people clarify what they want and don’t want in their lives, and
- empower them to create what they want by putting those choices into action.
Ultimately, our research aims to provide conceptual and practical tools that can help people clarify and accomplish their most inspired and inspiring goals, in a sustainable way that is good for others as well as the self. In doing so, we hope to help people become more healthy, constructive, and effective human beings, connected to their inner resources, to other people, and to their passion. |
