Understanding apathy in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using motivational theories
Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal
Published online on June 19, 2026
Abstract
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Apathy—a reduction in goal-directed behaviour, cognition, and emotional responsiveness—is a highly prevalent, debilitating symptom in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pwALS). This study investigated the association between apathy in 69 pwALS and ...
Apathy—a reduction in goal-directed behaviour, cognition, and emotional responsiveness—is a highly prevalent, debilitating symptom in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (pwALS). This study investigated the association between apathy in 69 pwALS and ...