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

Self-determination theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding the factors that promote motivation and healthy psychological and behavioral functioning. In this authoritative work, the codevelopers of the theory comprehensively examine SDT's conceptual underpinnings (including its six mini-theories), empirical evidence base, and practical applications across the lifespan. The volume synthesizes a vast body of research on how supporting--or thwarting--people's basic needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy affects their development and well-being. Chapters cover implications for practice and policy in education, health care, psychotherapy, sport, and the workplace.
 

• Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation
• Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes
• Handbook of Self-Determination Research
• Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control
• Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
• Work Motivation: History, Theory, Research, and Practice
• Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)
• Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
• The Art of Choosing
• The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth