Edward L. Deci & Richard M. Ryan (2009)
Deci and Ryan synthesize SDT evidence that autonomy, competence, and relatedness are universal psychological needs shaping motivation.
This chapter argues that core motivation processes are grounded in universal psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. It integrates self-determination theory to explain how satisfying these needs supports intrinsic motivation and internalization, while thwarting them undermines wellbeing and functioning. The contribution is a broad, personality-focused framing of SDT as a general account of human motivational universals. It implies that environments across cultures and domains can be evaluated by how well they support need satisfaction.
Conceptual synthesis and theory review of self-determination theory within personality psychology.
Basic familiarity with motivation theories and personality psychology concepts (intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, internalization).
A chapter in a Personality Psychology book devoted to self-determination theory. An alternative to the “full” version from the 2017 book if you want to save time.
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