Testing a continuum structure of self-determined motivation: A meta-analysis.
Self-determination theory proposes a multidimensional representation of motivation
comprised of several factors said to fall along a continuum of relative autonomy. The current …
comprised of several factors said to fall along a continuum of relative autonomy. The current …
Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: a systematic review
Background Motivation is a critical factor in supporting sustained exercise, which in turn is
associated with important health outcomes. Accordingly, research on exercise motivation …
associated with important health outcomes. Accordingly, research on exercise motivation …
A meta-analysis of the dark side of the American dream: Evidence for the universal wellness costs of prioritizing extrinsic over intrinsic goals.
Self-determination theory holds that the intrinsic and extrinsic content of people's aspirations
differentially affect their wellness. An evidence base spanning nearly 30 years indicates that …
differentially affect their wellness. An evidence base spanning nearly 30 years indicates that …
On psychological growth and vulnerability: basic psychological need satisfaction and need frustration as a unifying principle.
Humans have a potential for growth, integration, and well-being, while also being vulnerable
to defensiveness, aggression, and ill-being. Self-determination theory (RM Ryan & EL Deci …
to defensiveness, aggression, and ill-being. Self-determination theory (RM Ryan & EL Deci …
Organized sports for children, preadolescents, and adolescents
For this report, organized sport is defined as physical activity that is directed by adult or
youth leaders and involves rules and formal practice and competition. School and club …
youth leaders and involves rules and formal practice and competition. School and club …
Goal contents, motivation, psychological need satisfaction, well-being and physical activity: A test of self-determination theory over 6 months
Objectives This investigation examined how Goal Contents Theory, Organismic Integration
Theory, and Basic Psychological Needs Theory collectively explain well-being and …
Theory, and Basic Psychological Needs Theory collectively explain well-being and …
Psychological need satisfaction and thwarting: A test of basic psychological needs theory in physical activity contexts
Abstract Objectives To test Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT; Deci & Ryan, 2002) to
determine if psychological need thwarting experienced when physically active contributes to …
determine if psychological need thwarting experienced when physically active contributes to …
A self-determination theory perspective on social, institutional, cultural, and economic supports for autonomy and their importance for well-being
In this chapter the authors discuss modern conceptions of happiness, including hedonic and
eudaimonic perspectives. They distinguish happiness as a symptom rather than sine qua …
eudaimonic perspectives. They distinguish happiness as a symptom rather than sine qua …
Results from an 18 country cross-sectional study examining experiences of nature for people with common mental health disorders
Exposure to natural environments is associated with a lower risk of common mental health
disorders (CMDs), such as depression and anxiety, but we know little about nature-related …
disorders (CMDs), such as depression and anxiety, but we know little about nature-related …
What humans need: Flourishing in Aristotelian philosophy and self-determination theory.
In this chapter, two psychologists (Ryan and Deci) team up with a philosopher (Curren) to
describe an account of human wellness or flourishing that is connected to perennial debates …
describe an account of human wellness or flourishing that is connected to perennial debates …