Dr. Madjar is a Lecturer at the Program of Educational Counselling, School of Education, Bar-Ilan University. His research focuses on personal and environmental aspects that promote adaptive academic and social motivation, within formal and non-formal educational contexts. The research mostly relays on the theoretical frameworks achievement goal orientations and self-determination theory. Dr. Madjar's academic credentials include a BA in Behavioral Sciences, an MA in Educational Psychology, and a PhD in Education, all from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He completed his Postdoctoral fellowship in Educational Psychology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Among Madjar's many awards and accomplishments, are a Graduate Scholar Award from the World Universities Forum, a Stipend from the American Psychological Association (APA), and several Graduate Student