Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness

Synopsis

Among The Most Influential Models In Contemporary Behavioral Science, Self-determination Theory (sdt) Offers A Broad Framework For Understanding The Factors That Promote Human Motivation And Psychological Flourishing. In This Authoritative Work, Sdt Cofounders Richard M. Ryan Andedward L. Deci Systematically Review The Theory's Conceptual Underpinnings, Empirical Evidence Base, And Practical Applications Across The Lifespan. Ryan And Deci Demonstrate That Supporting People's Basic Needs For Competence, Relatedness, And Autonomy Is Critically Important For Virtually All Aspects Of Individual And Societal Functioning. -- Book Flap. I. Introduction -- 1. Self-determination Theory: An Introduction And Overview -- Ii. Philosophical And Historical Considerations -- 2. Organismic Principles: Historical Perspectives On Development And Integration In Living Entities -- 3. Human Autonomy: Philosophical Perspectives And The Phenomenology Of Self -- 4. Psychological Needs: Varied Concepts And A Preliminary Description Of Sdt's Approach -- Iii. The Six Mini-theories Of Self-determination Theory -- 6. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Part I: The Effects Of Rewards, Feedback, And Other External Events On Intrinsic Motivation -- 7. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Part Ii: Interpersonal And Intrapersonal Processes Affecting Intrinsic Motivation -- 8. Organismic Integration Theory: Internaization And The Differentiation Of Extrinsic Motivation -- 9. Causality Orientations Theory: Individual Differences In, And Priming Of, Motivational Orientations -- 10. Basic Psychological Needs Theory: Satisfaction And Frustration Of Autonomy, Competence, And Relatedness In Relation To Psychological Wellness And Full Functioning -- 11. Goal Contents Theory: Aspirations, Life Goals, And Their Varied Consequences -- 12. Relationships Motivation Theory: The Self In Close Relationships -- Iv. Motivation And Human Development In Families, Schools, And Societies -- 13. Parenting And The Facilitation Of Autonomy And Well-being In Development -- 14. Schools As Contexts For Learning And Social Development -- 15. Identity Development, Self-esteem, And Authenticity -- 16. Development, Basic Psychological Needs, And Psychopathology -- V. The Application And Practice Of Self-determination Theory In Multiple Domains -- 17. Psychotherapy And Behavior Change: Creating Facilitating Environments -- 18. Health Care And Patient Need Satisfaction: Supporting Maintained Health Behavior Change -- 19. Sport, Physical Activity, And Physical Education -- 20. Motivation And Need Satisfaction In Video Games And Virtual Environments -- 21. Work And Organizations: Promoting Wellness And Productivity -- Vi. Basic Psychological Needs In Pervasive Social Contexts -- 22. Pervasive Social Influences, Part I: Cultural Contexts -- 23. Pervasive Social Influences, Part Ii: Economic And Political Systems -- 24. On Basic Needs And Human Natures: Altruism, Aggression, And The Bright And Dark Sides Of Human Motivation. Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 651-724) And Indexes.