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 Self-Determination Theory’s Approach
5. A Brief History of Intrinsic Motivation
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: Internalization 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
A Very Brief Epilogue
References
Author Index
Subject Index
Richard M. Ryan, PhD, is Research Professor at the Institute for
Positive Psychology and Education at Australian Catholic
University, and Professor of Clinical and Social Sciences in
Psychology at the University of Rochester. Dr. Ryan is a Fellow of
the American Psychological Association, the Association for
Psychological Science, the American Educational Research
Association, and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
He received distinguished career awards from the International
Society for Self and Identity and the International Network on
Personal Meaning, as well as a Shavelson Distinguished Researcher
Award, presented by the International Global SELF Research Centre,
among other honors. An honorary member of the German Psychological
Society and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from the
University of Thessaly in Greece, he is also a recipient of a James
McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowship and a Leverhulme Fellowship. Dr.
Ryan has also been a visiting professor at the National Institute
of Education in Singapore, the University of Bath in England, and
the Max Planck Institute in Berlin, Germany.
Edward L. Deci, PhD, is the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in
the Social Sciences at the University of Rochester, with secondary
appointments at the University College of Southeast Norway and
Australian Catholic University. Dr. Deci is a Fellow of the
Association for Psychological Science, the American Psychological
Association, and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology,
among other associations. His numerous honors include a
distinguished scholar award from the Society for Personality and
Social Psychology, a lifetime achievement award from the
International Society for Self and Identity, and a distinguished
scientific contribution award from the Positive Psychology Network.
He was named honorary president of the Canadian Psychological
Association and is a recipient of a James McKeen Cattell Fund
Fellowship.
"This valuable volume presents a synthesis of four decades of
systematic work within one of the most comprehensive, profound
research programs on human motivation in the history of psychology.
It is a true milestone in motivational research, as rich in
conceptual insights as it is in exciting findings. The book offers
a formidable set of answers as to why people do what they do, and
with what consequences. An assured and instant classic!"--Arie W.
Kruglanski, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Department of
Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park
"This book is a tour-de-force exposition of the motivational
nutrients needed for optimal human growth and well-being. It is
global in scope, while also replete with applications to specific
contexts. SDT and its mini-theories are characterized by
astonishing scholarly vitality and depth of thought, combined with
unrivaled relevance for everyday life at all levels of society.
Taken as a whole, the advances summarized in this volume have
transformed what we know about human behavior and
development.”--Carol D. Ryff, PhD, Hilldale Professor of
Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
"A masterful, comprehensive explication of the tenets of SDT. The
authors demonstrate a keen sense of history and respect for their
intellectual ancestors, stepping only lightly on a few theoretical
toes. The theoretical claims that comprise SDT are coherently
documented by a plethora of well-crafted and ingenious laboratory
and real-world research studies. A major contribution is the
compelling practical application of the theory to numerous life
domains, including classroom teaching, the workplace,
psychotherapy, and others. There is great wisdom in these
applications. The breadth of topics will make this volume
attractive to researchers, clinicians, educators, and sports and
organizational psychologists."--Susan Harter, PhD, John Evans
Professor of Psychology (Emerita), University of Denver
"Ryan and Deci are among the most brilliant psychologists of our
time, and SDT has been one of the most influential theories in the
field of motivation for the past 30 years. In this book, Ryan and
Deci provide an in-depth review of research on SDT, which provides
overwhelming support for their theory in a number of contexts,
activities, and cultures. This book is a 'must read.' I recommend
it for all motivational scientists and graduate students alike.
Self-Determination Theory will leave its mark for years to come and
will become a classic in the field."--Robert J. Vallerand, PhD,
Canada Research Chair on Motivational Processes and Optimal
Functioning and Professor of Social Psychology, Université du
Québec à Montréal
"This much-anticipated volume does not disappoint! Ryan and Deci
explain SDT with a richness and clarity that will enable readers at
all levels to understand and use this important and increasingly
influential theory. The organization is excellent--the reader is
walked through the philosophical and historical foundations,
presented with the key mini-theories that make up SDT, and then,
equipped with the basics, introduced to the myriad applications of
the theory for increasing human well-being. This book is essential
reading for educational psychologists and those training for
careers in education as it provides crucial information about
setting up environments to maximize student motivation, learning,
and adjustment. Bravo to the authors for this invaluable,
beautifully written resource that will be in the hands of all of my
undergraduate and graduate students."--Wendy S. Grolnick, PhD,
Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training, Clark
University -Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in
Motivation, Development, and Wellness is [the authors'] magnum
opus--a definitive exposition of autonomy, competence, and
relatedness as basic psychological needs….Transcending social
psychology, self-determination theory (SDT) has become a
multidisciplinary phenomenon with implications for health sciences,
sociology, social work, environmental studies, and philosophy of
education.--Theory and Research in Education, 12/18/2018ƒƒFor over
30 years, Richard Ryan and Edward Deci have worked together to
expand theory and research on intrinsic motivation. Their new book,
Self-Determination Theory…is an impressive synthesis of their work
to date.--PsycCRITIQUES, 6/26/2017
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