Clear and engaging, motivation in education: theory, research and applications, fourth edition presents the major motivation theories, principles and research findings in sufficient detail to help students understand the complexity of motivational processes and provides extensive examples of the application of motivational concepts and principles in educational settings. Research-based content - summarizes important research findings, including extensive applied research investigating the operation of motivational processes in classrooms and other learning settings. Applications and examples - everyChapter includes detailed applications and in-text examples, which will help readers better understand how to apply motivation principles in learning settings. Coverage of developmental and Group differences in motivation - shows how personal cognition and motivational variables may help to explain the relation between developmental and individual differences and student outcomes. Coverage of sociocultural influences on motivation - shows readers how sociocultural contexts are relevant to motivation for learning and achievement. Topics include peers, school adjustment and dropout, socioeconomic status, parental involvement, home environment, early intervention programs, community involvement and cultures.