VOLUME I | ISSUE III | April 17, 2023
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on motivation
the essence of what drives mankind to think, decide, and ultimately act
This issue focuses on motivation, the driving force behind every thought and emotion, which manifests in actions, big and small.
At The Psych Digest, we take a psychological approach to literature analysis, examining environmental, psychological, and cognitive factors and their interactions within popular texts and media today. How do these facets of the human experience inspire motivation? How can we learn from the characters in the media we consume while also looking through a critical lens?
Read more to explore the intersection between motivation and pop culture, framed by our writers' psychological lenses.
D I G I T A L M E D I A
Pratyush Mundra
The distorted influence of depression and a toxic environment on existential motivation
Elizabeth Hong
The drastic effects of a mundane society and a little bit of soap.
Olivia Hu & Pratyush Mundra
This incredibly popular sports anime holds the secrets to grit, motivation, and progress. What drives these characters to dedicate their whole lives to a sport? Read more to unlock your inner motivation.
Elizabeth Hong & Uliana Buslovska
How the strife for power in a world at war drives a princess and Fire-Lord-to-be into madness.
L I T E R A T U R E
What Steven Chbosky’s novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower teaches us about environment, psychology, and motivation.
Uliana Buslovska
The treatment of women and lack of knowledge about psychology drove the protagonist of this 19th century short story into madness — read to find out more.
R E S E A R C H & S T U D I E S
An examination of the current body of literature regarding psychopathic traits as they appear in children.
Referenced in Avatar: The Last Airbender
An application of self-determination theory in the context of sports and competition.
Referenced in Haikyu!!
Learn why Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender is how she is
Referenced in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Insights into group processes and interpersonal relations
Referenced in Haikyu!!
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