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Amotivation: Understanding Complete Lack of Motivation

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 23, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|6 min read
Amotivation: Understanding Complete Lack of Motivation

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References

  1. Gillet, N., Vallerand, R. J., Amoura, S., & Baldes, B. (2010). Amotivation in Sport: A Cluster Analysis
  2. Vallerand, R. J., & Bissonnette, R. (1992). Motivational Profiles and Burnout Among Students
  3. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). The Facilitation of Integrative Processes and Its Relation to Health and Well-Being

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