concept

self-determination theory

Also known as: SDT

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The psychological mechanisms through which digital content ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Nov 12, 2025 6 facts
referenceGagné M., Parker S. K., Griffin M. A., Dunlop P. D., Knight C., Klonek F. E., et al. published 'Understanding and shaping the future of work with self-determination theory' in Nat. Rev. Psychol. in 2022 (doi: 10.1038/s44159-022-00056-w).
referenceAriccio, S., Lema-Blanco, I., Bonaiuto, M. (2021) published 'Place attachment satisfies psychological needs in the context of environmental risk coping: experimental evidence of a link between self-determination theory and person-place relationship effects' in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
referenceAccording to self-determination theory, valuable digital content meets user needs by providing a sense of autonomy and competence, which generates emotional attachment.
claimSelf-determination theory expands the scope of relationship marketing theory and improves its application within the psychological field.
claimRyan and Deci (2020) defined intrinsic and extrinsic motivation within the framework of self-determination theory.
referenceGatt G. and Jiang L. published 'Can different types of non-territorial working satisfy employees’ needs for autonomy and belongingness? Insights from self-determination theory' in Environ. Behav. in 2021 (doi: 10.1177/0013916520942603).
Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 1 fact
referenceRyan and Deci (2000) detailed self-determination theory and its role in facilitating intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being.
The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Child Behaviour and ... gavinpublishers.com Tommy Kwan Hin Fong, Heidi Ka Ying Lo, Calvin Pak Wing Cheng, Hoi Sin Tong, Wai Yan Vivian Lui, Phyllis Kwok Ling Chan · Gavin Publishers 1 fact
claimThe PEMH program's Primary 2 discipline and education training is based on social learning theory and self-determination theory, with the aim of fostering intrinsic motivation in children.