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Self-Determination Theory & Health Policy

August 15, 2023 by Arlen Moller

By Arlen Moller, Emily Oliver, & Ben Rigby(1) Affiliation; (2) Affiliation; (3) Affiliation Sample text here…summary of themes from the 8th International Self-Determination Theory Conference Workshop “SDT & Health Policy” Theme 1 Theme 2

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Cheon, S. H., Reeve, J., Marsh, H. W., & Jang, H-R (2023). Cluster randomized control trial to reduce peer victimization: An autonomy-supportive teaching intervention changes the classroom ethos to support defending bystanders. American Psychologist, Advance Online doi: 10.1037/amp0001130

Lemelin, E., Kil, H., Petit, E., Carpenter, J., Forest, J., Gadoury, S., Richard, J-P., Joussemet, M., & Mageau, G. A. (2023). How to support athlete autonomy in university sports: Coaches’ experience of the reROOT Program. The Sport Psychologist, Advance Online publication doi: 10.1123/tsp.2022-0124

Manganelli, L., & Forest, J. (2022). Using Self-Determination Theory to understand when and how money buys happiness: A cross-sectional and intervention study. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 17, 31-56. doi: 10.1007/s11482-020-09875-6

Reeve, J., Jang, H-R., Shin, S. H., Ahn, J. S., Matos, L., & Gargurevich, R. (2022). When students show some initiative: Two experiments on the benefits of greater agentic engagement. Learning and Instruction, Advance Online, 101564. doi: 10.1016/j.learninstruc.2021.101564

Mageau, G. A., Joussemet, M., Robichaud, J-M., Larose, M., & Grenier, F. (2022). How-to parenting program: A randomized controlled trial evaluating its impact on parenting. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 79, 101383. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2021.101383

Peters, D. (2022). Wellbeing supportive design – Research-based guidelines for supporting psychological wellbeing in user experience. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Advance online publication doi: 10.1080/10447318.2022.2089812

Peters, D. (2022). Wellbeing supportive design – Research-based guidelines for supporting psychological wellbeing in user experience. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Advance online publication doi: 10.1080/10447318.2022.2089812

Leo, F., Behzadnia, B., Lopez-Gajardo, M. A., Batista, M., & Pulido, J. J. (2022). What kind of interpersonal need-supportive or need-thwarting teaching style is more associated with positive consequences in physical education?. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, Advance Online doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2022-0040

Oberleiter, S., Wainig, H., Voracek, M., & Tran, U. S. (2022). No effects of a brief mindfulness intervention on controlled motivation and amotivation, but effect moderation through trait mindfulness: A randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness, 13, 2434-2447. doi: 10.1007/s12671-022-01968-7

Patall, E. A., Zambrano, J., Kennedy, A. A. U., Yates, N., & Vallín, J. A. (2022). Promoting an agentic orientation: An intervention in university psychology and physical science courses. Journal of Educational Psychology, Advance Online doi: 10.1037/edu0000614.supp

Nelson, L. E., Wheeler, D. P., Wilton, L., Whitfield, D. L., Williams, G. C., Mayer, K. H., Komárek, A., Boyd, D. T., Beauchamp, G., & Fields, S. D. (2022). Client‐centered care coordination (C4TM) for HIV/STI prevention: A theoretical, conceptual, and methodological overview—HIV prevention trials network (HPTN) 073. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, Advance online publication doi: 10.1007/s13178-022-00687-x

Reeve, J., & Cheon, S. H. (2021). Autonomy-supportive teaching: Its malleability, benefits, and potential to improve educational practice. Educational Psychologist, 56(1), 54-77. doi: 10.1080/00461520.2020.1862657

Hansen, S. E., Defenbaugh, N., Mathieu, S. S., Garufi, L. C., & Dostal, J. A. (2021). A mixed‐methods exploration of the developmental trajectory of autonomous motivation in graduate medical learners. Medical Science Educator, 31, 2017-2031. doi: 10.1007/s40670-021-01396-7

Ntoumanis, N., Et Al, E. Quested, L. Patterson, S. Kaffe, S. H. Backhouse, G. Pavlidis, L. Whitaker, V. Barkoukis, & B. J. Smith (2021). An intervention to optimise coach-created motivational climates and reduce athlete willingness to dope (CoachMADE): a three-country cluster randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 55, 213-219. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101963

Encantado, J., Marques, M. M., Palmeira, A. L., Sebire, S. J., Teixeira, P. J., Stubbs, R. J., Heitmann, B. L., & Gouveia, M. J. (2021). Development and cross-cultural validation of the Goal Content for Weight Maintenance Scale (GCWMS). Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity doi: 10.1007/s40519-021-01148-x

Berkovich, I., & Gueta, B. (2021). The effect of autonomy-supportive climate in a second chance programme for at-risk youth on dropout risk: The mediating role of adolescents’ sense of authenticity. European Journal of Psychology of Education doi: 10.1007/s10212-021-00542-4

Sutter, C. C., Haugen, J. S., Campbell, L. O., & Jones, J. L. T. (2021). Teachers’ motivation to participate in anti-bullying training and their intention to intervene in school bullying: A Self-Determination Theory perspective. International Journal of Bullying Prevention, Advance Online doi: 10.1007/s42380-021-00108-4

Grolnick, W. S., Levitt, M. R., Caruso, A. J., & Lerner, R. E. (2021). Effectiveness of a Brief Preventive Parenting Intervention Based in Self-Determination Theory. Journal of Child and Family Studies doi: 10.1007/s10826-021-01908-4

Levesque, C. S. (2021). Student-centered pedagogy and course transformation at scale: Facilitating faculty agency to IMPACT institutional change. : .

Neufeld, A., & Malin, G. (2021). Twelve tips to combat ill-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for health professionals and educators. MedEdPublish, 9(70) doi: 10.15694/mep.2020.000070.1

Meristo, M. (2021). Emotional turmoil or peaceful agreements? A phenomenological study on coping with reforms in higher education institution. The Qualitative Report, 26(6), 1846-1863. doi: 10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4677

Slemp, G. R., Lee, M. A., & Mossman, L. H. (2021). Interventions to support autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs in organizations: A systematic review with recommendations for research and practice. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology doi: 10.1111/joop.12338

Shelton-Strong, S. J., & Mynard, J. (2021). Promoting positive feelings and motivation for language learning: the role of a confidence- building diary. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 15(5), 458-472. doi: 10.1080/17501229.2020.1825445

Neufeld, A. (2021). Autonomy-supportive teaching in medicine: From motivational theory to educational practice. MedEdPublish, 10(1), 117. doi: 10.15694/mep.2021.000117.1

Ha, A. S., Lonsdale, C., Lubans, D. R., Ng, F. F., & Ng, J. Y. Y. (2021). Improving children’s fundamental movement skills through a family-based physical activity program: results from the “Active 1 + FUN” randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 18(99), 1-12. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01160-5

Peters, D. (2021). Wellbeing supportive design--Research-based guidelines for supporting psychological wellbeing in user experience. ArXiv, Preprint

Quested, E., Kritz, M., Hancox, J. E., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2021). . In In Z. Zenko & L. Jones (Eds.), Promoting self-determined motivation for physical activity: From theory to intervention work (pp. 37-61). : Society for Transparency, Openness, and Replication in Kinesiology. doi: 10.51224/B1003

Nicholas, J. C., Ntoumanis, N., Smith, B. J., Quested, E., Stamatakis, E., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2021). Development and feasibility of a mobile phone application designed to support physically inactive employees to increase walking. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 21, 23. doi: 10.1186/s12911-021-01391-3

Martela, F., Hankonen, N., Ryan, R. M., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2021). Motivating voluntary compliance to behavioural restrictions: Self-determination theory-based checklist of principles for COVID-19 and other emergency communications. European Review of Social Psychology, 32(2), 305-347. doi: 10.1080/10463283.2020.1857082

Ntoumanis, N., Williams, G. C., Ng, J. Y. Y., Prestwich, A., Quested, E., Hancox, J. E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M., & Lonsdale, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: Effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological health. Health Psychology Review, 15(2), 214-244. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2020.1718529

(2020). Effects of a need-supportive motor skill intervention on children’s motor skill competence and physical activity. Children, 7(3), 21. doi: 10.3390/children7030021

Guay, F., Gilbert, W., Falardeau, E., Bradet, R., & Boulet, J. (2020). Fostering the use of pedagogical practices among teachers to support elementary students’ motivation to write. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 63, 101922. doi: 10.1016/j.cedpsych.2020.101922

Porat, T., Nyrup, R., Calvo, R. A., Paudyal, P., & Ford, E. (2020). Public health and risk communication during COVID-19 – enhancing psychological needs to promote sustainable behaviour change. Frontiers in Public Health doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.573397

Barkoukis, V., Chatzisarantis, N. L., & Hagger, M. S. (2020). Effects of a school-based intervention on motivation for out-of-school physical activity participation. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Advance online publication doi: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1751029

Teixeira, P. J., Marques, M. M., Silva, M. N., Brunet, J., Duda, J. L., Haerens, L., La Guardia, J., Lindwall, M., Lonsdale, C., Markland, D., Michie, S., Moller, A. C., Ntoumanis, N., Patrick, H., Reeve, J., Ryan, R. M., Sebire, S. J., Standage, M., Vansteenkiste, M., Weinstein, N., Weman-Josefsson, K., Williams, G. C., & Hagger, M. S. (2020). A classification of motivation and behavior change techniques used in self-determination theory-based interventions in health contexts. Motivation Science, 6(4), 438-455. doi: 10.1037/mot0000172

Legault, L., Bird, S., Powers, S. E., Sherman, A., Stay, Al., Hou, D., & Janoyan, K. (2020). Impact of a motivational intervention and interactive feedback on electricity and water consumption: A smart housing field experiment. Environment and Behavior, 52(6), 666-692. doi: 10.1177/0013916518811433

Sheeran, P., Wright, C. E., Avishai, A., Villegas, M. E., Lindemans, J. W., Klein, W. M. P., Rothman, A. J., Miles, E., & Ntoumanis, N. (2020). Self-determination theory interventions for health behavior change: Meta-analysis and meta-analytic structural equation modeling of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 88, No. 8, 726-737. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000501

Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Quested, E., Smith, B. S., Nicholas, J., McVeigh, J., Fenton, S. A. M., Stamatakis, E., Parker, S., & Pereira, G., Gucciardi, D. F. (2020). Feasibility and preliminary effects of a peer-led motivationally-embellished workplace walking intervention: A pilot cluster randomized trial (the START trial). Contemporary Clinical Trials, 91, 105969. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.105969

Olga-Baldwin, W. L. Q. (2020). Show them how, but don’t intrude: Autonomy support promotes EFL classroom attendance and achievement, teacher control hinders it. Language Teacher, 5 doi: 10.37546/JALTTLT44.3-1

Gorozidis, G. S., Tzioumakis, Y. S., Krommidas, C., & Papaioannou, A. G. (2020). Elsevier. 96 doi: 103184

Kwasnicka, D., Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Hunt, K., Gray, C. M., Newton, R. U., Gucciardi, D. F., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Olsen, J. L., McVeigh, J., Kerr, D. A., Wyke, S., Morgan, P. J., Robinson, S., & Makate, M. (2020). A gender-sensitised weight-loss and healthy living program for men with overweight and obesity in Australian Football League settings (Aussie-FIT): A pilot randomised controlled trial. PLoS Medicine, 17(8), e1003136. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003136

Cheon, S. H., Reeve, J., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2020). When teachers learn how to provide classroom structure in an autonomy-supportive way: Benefits to teachers and their students. Teaching and Teacher Education, 90, 103004. doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2019.103004

Fu, V., et al, Weatherall, M., McPherson, K., Taylor, W., McRae, A., Thomson, T., Gommans, J., Green, G., & Harwood, M. (2020). Taking charge after stroke: A randomized controlled trial of a person-centered, self-directed rehabilitation intervention. Journal of Stroke, 15(9), 954-964. doi: 10.1177/1747493020915144

Shannon, S., Hanna, D., Haughey, T., Leavey, G., McGeown, C., & Breslin, G. (2019). Effects of a mental health intervention in athletes: Applying self-determination theory. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1875-1888. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01875

Allen, E., Grolnick, W. S., & Córdova,J (2019). Evaluating a self-determination theory-based preventive parenting consultation: The parent check-in. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28, 732-743. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-018-01309-0

Willis, K., Kipping, R. R., Tibbitts, B., Sebire, S., Reid, T., MacNeill, S. J., Sanderson, E., Hollingworth, W., Kandiyali, R., & Campbell, R. (2019). Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a Peer-Led physical Activity iNtervention for Adolescent girls (PLAN-A). BMC Public Health, 19(644), 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12889-019-7012-x

Shannon, S., Breslin, G., Haughey, T., Sarju, N., Neill, D., Lawlor, M., & Leavey, G. (2019). Predicting student-athlete and non-athletes’ intentions to self-manage mental health: Testing an integrated behaviour change model. Mental Health & Prevention, 13, 92-99. doi: 10.1016/j.mhp.2019.01.006

Keeny, J.S., & Moller, A. C. (2019). Lessons learned during the development of an asynchronous, active video game intervention: Moving fantasy sports from sedentary to active. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 41, 200-210. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.12.003

Mueller, M. B. (2019). Show me the money: Towards a model for a cost-benefit analysis of employee engagement interventions. International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior, 22(1), 43-64. doi: 10.1108/IJOTB-05-2018-0056

Lonsdale, C., Ntoumanis, N., Lester, A., Owen, K. B., White, R. L., Peralta, L., Kirwan, M., O Diallo, T. M., Maeder, A. J., & Bennie, A. (2019). An internet-supported school physical activity intervention in low socioeconomic status communities: Results from the Activity and Motivation in Physical Education (AMPED) cluster randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(6), 341-347. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097904

Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Quested, E., Biddle, S. J. H., Kritz, M., Olson, J., Burton, E., Cerin, E., Hill, K. D., & McVeigh, J. (2019). Trial feasibility and process evaluation of a motivationally-embellished group peer led walking intervention in retirement villages using the RE- AIM framework: the residents in action trial (RiAT). Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 7(1), 202-233. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2019.1629934

McEown, M. S., & Oga-Baldwin, W. L. Q (2019). Self-determination for all language learners: New applications for formal language education. System, 86, 102124. doi: 10.1016/j.system.2019.102124

Pedersen, C., Halvari, H., & Olafsen, A. H. (2019). Worksite physical activity intervention and somatic symptoms burden: The role of coworker support for basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 24(1), 55-65. doi: 10.1037/ocp0000131

Gillison, F., Rouse, P., Standage, M., Sebire, S., & Ryan, R. M. (2019). A meta-analysis of techniques to promote motivation for health behaviour change from a self-determination theory perspective. Health Psychology Review, 13(1), 110-130. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2018.1534071

Cheon, S.H., Reeve, J., Lee, Y., Ntoumanis, N., Gillet, N., Kim, B.R., & Song, Y.-G. (2019). Expanding autonomy psychological need states from two (satisfaction, frustration) to three (dissatisfaction): A classroom-based intervention study. Journal of Educational Psychology, 111, 685-702. doi: 10.1037/edu0000306

Halvari, A., Halvari, H., Deci, E. L., & Williams, G. C. (2019). Autonomy-supportive dental treatment, oral health-related eudaimonic well-being and oral health: A randomized clinical trial. Psychology & Health, 34(6), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2019.1613546

Shannon, S., Brennan, D., Hanna, D., Younger, A., Hassan, J., & Breslin, G. (2018). The effect of a school-based intervention on physical activity and well-being: a non-randomised controlled trial with children of low socio-economic status. Sports Medicine, 4(16) doi: 10.1186/s40798-018-0129-0

Ntoumanis, N., Kaffe, S., Gucciardi, D. F., Backhouse, S. H., Barkoukis, V., Quested, E., Patterson, L., Smith, B. J., Whitaker, L., & Pavlidis, G. (2018). An intervention to optimize coach motivational climates and reduce athlete willingness to dope (CoachMADE): Protocol for a cross-cultural cluster randomized control trial. Frontiers In Psychology, 9, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02301

Assor, A., Feinberg, O., Kanat-Maymon, Y., & Kaplan, H. (2018). Reducing violence in non-controlling ways: A change program based on self determination theory. The Journal of Experimental Education, 86(2), 195-213. doi: 10.1080/00220973.2016.1277336

Mageau, G. A., Lessard, J., Carpentier, J., Robichaud, J-M., Joussemet, M., & Koestner, R. (2018). Effectiveness and acceptability beliefs regarding logical consequences and mild punishments. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 54, 12-22. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2017.11.001

Cheon, S. H., Reeve, J., Lee, Y., & Lee, J. (2018). Why autonomy-supportive interventions work: Explaining the professional development of teachers’ motivating style. Teaching and Teacher Education, 69, 43-51. doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2017.09.022

Sebire, S., Matthews, J., Jago, R., Banfield, K., Edwards, M. J., Campbell, R., Kipping, R., Blair, P. S., Kadir, B., & Garfield, K. (2018). Results of a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a peer-led school-based intervention to increase the physical activity of adolescent girls (PLAN-A). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15(50) doi: 10.1186/s12966-018-0682-4

Cheon, S. H., Reeve, J., & Ntoumanis, N. (2018). A needs-supportive intervention to help PE teachers enhance students' prosocial behavior and diminish antisocial behavior. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 35, 74-88. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.11.010

Breslin, G., Shannon, S., Fitzpatrick, B., Hanna, D., Belton, S., & Brennan, D. (2017). Physical activity, well-being and needs satisfaction in eight and nine-year-old children from areas of socio-economic disadvantage. Child Care in Practice, 23(3), 275-291. doi: 10.1080/13575279.2017.1299108

Halvari, A., Halvari, H., Williams, G. C., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Predicting dental attendance from dental hygienists' autonomy support and patients' autonomous motivation: A randomized clinical trial. Psychology & Health, 32(2), 127-144. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2016.1244536

Tibbitts, B., Porter, A., Sebire, S., Metcalfe, C., Bird, E., Powell, J., & Jago, R. (2017). Action 3:30R: protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility study of a revised teaching assistant-led extracurricular physical activity intervention for 8- to 10-year-olds. Pilot and Feasability Studies, 3(69), 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s40814-017-0213-0

Laurin, J. C., & Joussemet, M. (2017). Parental autonomy-supportive practices and toddlers’ rule internalization: A prospective observational study. Motivation and Emotion doi: 10.1007/s11031-017-9627-5

Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C., Joussemet, M., Taylor, G., & Lacourse, E. (2017). Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the perception of basic psychological need satisfaction among special education students. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 65(1), 33-44. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2017.1346236

Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Wright, A., Quested, E., Burton, E., Hill, K. D., Cerin, E., Biddle, S. J. H., & Ntoumanis, N. (2017). Protocol for the residents in action pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (RiAT): evaluating a behaviour change intervention to promote walking, reduce sitting and improve mental health in physically inactive older adults in retirement villages. BMJ Open Access, 7, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015543

Lewis, V., Ryan, R. M., Martina, C. A., McDermott, M. P., Chaudron, L., Trief, P. M., La Guardia, J. G., Sharp, D., Goodman, S. R., & Morse, G. D. (2017). Mentoring interventions for underrepresented scholars in biomedical and behavioral sciences: Effects on quality of mentoring interactions and discussions. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 16(3), ar44. doi: 10.1187/cbe.16-07-0215

Soenens, B., Deci, E. L., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2017). How parents contribute to children’s psychological health: The critical role of psychological need support. In L. Wehmeyer, T. D. Little, S. J. Lopez, K. A. Shogren, & R. Ryan, Development of self-determination through the life-course (pp. 171-187). : New York: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-024-1042-6_13

Blais, L.T., Mack, D.E., Wilson, P. M., & Blanchard, C.M. (2016). Challenging body weight: evidence from a community-based intervention on weight, behaviour and motivation. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 22(7), 872-878. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2016.1271440

Early, D. M., Berg, J. K., Alicea, S., Si, Y., Aber, J. L., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2016). The impact of every classroom, every day on high school student achievement: Results from a school-randomized trial. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 9(1), 3-29. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2015.1055638

Williams, G. C., Niemiec, C. P., Patrick, H., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2016). Outcomes of the Smoker’s Health Project: A pragmatic comparative effectiveness trial of tobacco-dependence interventions based on self-determination theory. Health Education Research, 31(6), 749-759. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyw046

Caudwell, K. M., Mullan, B. A., & Hagger, M. S. (2016). Combining motivational and volitional approaches to reducing excessive alcohol consumption in pre-drinkers: A theory-based intervention protocol. BMC Public Health, 16, 45. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2648-7

Fenner, A. A., Howie, E. K., Straker, L. M., & Hagger, M. S. (2016). Exploration of the mechanisms of change in constructs from self-determination theory and quality of life during a multi-disciplinary family-based intervention for overweight adolescents. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 38, 59-68. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2015-0100

Sebire, S., Edwards, M. J., Fox, K. R., Davies, B., Banfield, K., Wood, L., & Jago, R. (2016). Delivery and receipt of a Self-Determination-Theory- based extracurricular physical activity intervention: Exploring theoretical fidelity in action 3:30. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 38, 381-395. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2015-0217

Pelletier, J. E., & Joussemet, M. (2016). The benefits of supporting the autonomy of individuals with mild intellectual disabilities: An experimental study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(5), 830-846. doi: 10.1111/jar.12274

Guay, F., Valois, P., Falardeau, E., & Lessard, V. (2016). Examining the effects of a professional development program on teachers' pedagogical practices and students' motivational resources and achievement in written French. Learning and Individual Differences, 45, 291-298. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2015.11.014

Lubans, D. R., Smith, J. J., Peralta, L. R., Plotnikoff, R. C, et al., & Lonsdale, C. (2016). A school-based intervention incorporating smartphone technology to improve health-related fitness among adolescents: rationale and study protocol for the NEAT and ATLAS 2.0 cluster randomised controlled trial and dissemination study. BMJ Open, 6(6), e010448. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010448

Lonsdale, C., Sanders, T., Cohen, K. E., Parker, P., Noetel, M., Hartwig, T., ..., & Lubans, D. R. (2016). Scaling-up an efficacious school-based physical activity intervention: Study protocol for the ‘Internet-based Professional Learning to help teachers support Activity in Youth’(iPLAY) cluster randomized controlled trial and scale-up implementation evaluation. BMC Public Health, 16(1), 873. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3243-2.

Babic, M. J., Smith, J. J., Morgan, P. J., Lonsdale, C., ..., & Lubans, D. R. (2016). Intervention to reduce recreational screen-time in adolescents: Outcomes and mediators from the ‘Switch-Off 4 Healthy Minds’(S4HM) cluster randomized controlled trial. Preventive Medicine, 91, 50-57. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.07.014

Lonsdale, C., Lester, A., Owen, K. B., White, R. L., Moyes, I., Peralta, L., Ntoumanis, N., ..., & Lubans, D. R. (2016). An Internet-supported physical activity intervention delivered in secondary schools located in low socio-economic status communities: Study Protocol for the Activity and Motivation in Physical Education (AMPED) Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Public Health, 16:17, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2583-7

Smith, J. J., Morgan, P. J., Lonsdale, C., Dally, K., Plotnikoff, R. C., & Lubans, D. R. (2016). Mediators of change in screen-time in a school-based intervention for adolescent boys: Findings from the ATLAS cluster randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10865-016-9810-2

Lewis, L.K., Rowlands, A.V., Gardiner, P.A., Standage, M., English, C., & Olds, T. (2016). Small steps: preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of an incremental goal-setting intervention to reduce sitting time in older adults. Maturitas, 85, 64-70. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.12.014

Stamp, K. D., Dunbar, S. B., Clark, P. C., Reilly, C. M., Gary, R., Higgins, M., & Ryan, R. M. (2016). Family partner intervention influences self-care confidence and treatment self- regulation in patients with heart failure. European Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 15(5), 317-327. doi: 10.1177/1474515115572047

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Chan, D. K. C., Fung, Y. K., Xing, S., & Hagger, M. S. (2014). Myopia prevention, near work, and visual acuity of college students: Integrating the theory of planned behavior and self- determination theory. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 37, 369–380. doi: 10.1007/s10865-013-9494-9

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Keatley, D., Clarke, D. D., & Hagger, M. S. (2013). The predictive validity of implicit measures of self-determined motivation across health-related behaviours. British Journal of Health Psychology, 18, 2-17. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8287.2011.02063.x

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Austin, S., Senecal, C., Guay, F., & Nouwen, A. (2011). Effects of gender, age, and diabetes duration on dietary self-care in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A Self-Determination Theory perspective. Journal of Health Psychology, 16, 917–928.

Austin, S., Senécal, C., Guay, F., & Nouwen, A. (2011). Dietary self-care in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes: Report from the juvenile diabetes and dietary study. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 35(1), 39-45. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1499-2671(11)51007-X

Silva, M. N., Markland, D. A., Carraca, E. V., Vieira, P. N., Coutinho, S. R., Minderico, C. S., Matos, M. G., Sardinha, L. B., & Teixeira, P. J. (2011). Exercise autonomous motivation predicts 3-yr weight loss in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43, 728–737.

Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., & Nikitaras, N. (2010). Unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescent girls: A process model based on self-determination theory. Psychology and Health, 25, 535–550.

Silva, M. N., Teixeira, P. J., Markland, D. A., Vieira, P. N., Coutinho, S. R., Carraça, E. V., Palmeira, A. L., Minderico, C. S., Matos, M. G., & Sardinha, L. B. (2010). Helping overweight women become more active: Need support and motivational regulations for different forms of physical activity. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 11, 591-601.

Kosmala-Anderson, J. P., Wallace, L. M., & Turner, A. (2010). Confidence matters: A Self-Determination Theory study of factors determining engagement in self-management support practices of UK clinicians. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 15, 478–491.

Seymour, R. B., Hughes, S. L., Ory, M. G., Elliot, D. L., Kirby, K. C., Migneault, J., Patrick, H., Roll, J. M., & Williams, G. C. (2010). A lexicon for measuring maintenance of behavior change. American Journal of Health Behavior, 34, 660-668.

West, D. S., Gorin, A. A., Subak, L. L., Foster, G., Bragg, C., Hecht, J., Schembri, M., & Wing, R. R. (2010). A motivation-focused weight loss maintenance program is an effective alternative to a skill-based approach. International Journal of Obesity, 34, 1-11.

Rubak, S., Sandbæk, A., Lauritzen, T., Borch-Johnsen, K., & Christensen, B. (2009). General practitioners trained in motivational interviewing can positively affect the attitude to behaviour change in people with type 2 diabetes. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 27, 172-179.

Williams, G. C., Patrick, H., Niemiec, C. P., Williams, L. K., Divine, G., Lafata, J. E., Heisler, M., Tunceli, K., & Pladevall M. (2009). Reducing the health risks of diabetes: How self-determination theory may help improve medication adherence and quality of life. The Diabetes Educator, 35, 484-492.

Teixeira, P. J., Silva, M. N., Coutinho S. R., Palmeira A. L., Mata J., Vieira P. N., Carraça E. V., Santos T. C., & Sardinha L. B. (2009). Mediators of weight loss and weight loss maintenance in middle-aged women. Obesity, 18, 725-735.

Pavey, L., & Sparks, P. (2009). Reactance, autonomy and paths to persuasion: Examining perceptions of threats to freedom and informational value. Motivation and Emotion, 33, 277-290.

Mata, J., Silva, M. N., Vieira, Pn. N., Carraca, E. V., Andrade, A. M., Coutinho, S. R., Sardinha, L. B., & Teixeira, P. J. (2009). Motivational "spill-over"" during weight control: Increased self-determination and exercise intrinsic motivation predict eating self-regulation". Health Psychology, 28, 709-716.

Chatzisarantis, N. L., Hagger, M. S., Wang, C. K. J., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2009). The effects of social identity and perceived autonomy support on health behaviour within the Theory of Planned Behavior. Current Psychology, 28, 55-68. doi: 10.1007/s12144-009-9043-4

Milne, H. M., Wallman, K. E., Gordon, S., & Courneya, K. S. (2008). Impact of a combined resistance and aerobic exercise program on motivational variables in breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 36, 158-166.

Mildestvedt, T., Meland, E., & Eide, G. E. (2008). How important are individual counseling, expectancy beliefs and autonomy for the maintenance of exercise after cardiac rehabilitation?. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 36, 832–840.

Koestner, R., Otis, N., Powers, T. A., Pelletier, L. G., & Gagnon, H. (2008). Autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, and goal progress. Journal of Personality, 76, 1201-1230.

Powers, T. A., Koestner, R., & Gorin, A. A. (2008). Autonomy support from family and friends and weight loss in college women. Families, Systems, & Health, 26, 404-416.

Ransom, S., Sheldon, K. M., & Jacobsen, P. (2008). Actual change and inaccurate recall contribute to posttraumatic growth following radiotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76, 811-819. doi: 10.1037/a0013270

Otis, N., & Pelletier, L. G. (2008). Women’s regulation styles for eating behaviors and outcomes: The mediating role of approach and avoidance food planning. Motivation and Emotion, 32, 55-67.

Chatzisarantis, N. L., Hagger, M. S., & Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C. (2008). Effects of implementation intentions and self concordance on health behavior. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 13, 198-214.

Mildestvedt, T., Meland, E., & Eide, G. E. (2007). No difference in lifestyle changes by adding individual counseling to group-based rehabilitation RCT among coronary heart disease patients. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 35, 591–598.

Ramsing, R., & Hill, E. (2007). The role of theory based programming in camp: A three year evaluation of diabetes camps. Camping Magazine, 80

McAuliffe-Fogerty, A., Ramsing, R., & Hill, E. (2007). Medical specialty programs: Camps for children with diabetes as a model of success. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 16, 887-908.

Hill, E., Ramsing, R., & Hill, L. (2007). Efficacy of diabetes day damp: Lessons for better serving youth. The Virginia Journal, 29, 16-18.

Hill, E., Ramsing, R., & Hill, L. (2007). Integrating the family into the camp experience: Exploring the impact of residential diabetes family camp. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78

Palmeira, A. L., Teixeira, P. J., Branco, T. L., Martins, S. S., Minderico, C. S., Barata, J. T., Serpa, S. O., & Sardinha, L. B. (2007). Predicting short-term weight loss using four leading health behavior change theories. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4, 14.

Fortier, M. S., Sweet, S. N., O’Sullivan, T. L., & Williams, G. C. (2007). A self-determination process model of physical activity adoption in the context of a randomized controlled trial. Psychology of Sport And Exercise, 8, 741-757.

Wilson, P. M., Nehl, E., & Baker, F. (2006). Predicting physical activity and outcome expectations in cancer survivors: An application of self-determination theory. Psycho-Oncology, 15, 567-578.

Hagger, M. S., Chatzisarantis, N. L., & Harris, J. (2006). The process by which relative autonomous motivation affects intentional behavior: Comparing effects across dieting and exercise behaviors. Motivation and Emotion, 30, 306-320.

Teixeira, P. J., Going, S. B., Houtkooper, L. B., Cussler, E. C., Metcalfe, L. L., Blew, R. M., Sardinha, L. B., & Lohman, T. G. (2006). Exercise motivation, eating, and body image variables as predictors of weight control. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38, 179-188.

Georgiadis, M. M., , & Stavrou, N. A (2006). Motivation for weight-loss diets: A clustering, longitudinal field study using self-esteem and self-determination theory perspectives. Health Education Journal, 65, 53-72.

Williams, G. C., Gagné, M., Mushlin, A. I., & Deci, E. L. (2005). Motivation for behavior change in patients with chest pain. Health Education, 105, 304-321.

Williams, G. C., McGregor, H. A., King, D., Nelson, C. C., & Glasgow, R. E. (2005). Variation in perceived competence, glycemic control, and patient satisfaction: Relationship to autonomy support from physicians. Patient Education and Counseling, 57, 39-45.

Teixeira, P. J., Going, S. B., Sardinha, L. B., & Lohman, T. G. (2005). A review of psychosocial pretreatment predictors of weight control. Obesity Reviews, 6, 43-65.

Williams, G. C., McGregor, H. A., Zeldman, A., Freedman, Z. R., Deci, E. L., & Elder, D. (2004). Testing a self-determination theory process model for promoting glycemic control through diabetes self-management. Health Psychology, 23, 58-66.

Kennedy, S., Goggin, K., & Nollen, N. (2004). Adherence to HIV medications: Utility of the theory of self-determination. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 28, 611-628.

Simoneau, H., & Bergeron, J. (2003). Factors affecting motivation during the first six weeks of treatment. Addictive Behaviors, 28, 1219-1241.

Williams, G. C., Minicucci, D. S., Kouides, R. W., Levesque, C. S., Chirkov, V. I., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2002). Self-determination, smoking, diet and health. Health Education Research, 17, 512-521.

Knee, C. R., & Neighbors, C. (2002). Self-determination, perception of peer pressure, and drinking among college students. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 32, 522-543.

Senecal, C., Nouwen, A., & White, D. (2000). Motivation and dietary self-care in adults with diabetes: Are self-efficacy and autonomous self-regulation complementary or competing constructs?. Health Psychology, 19, 452-457.

Foote, J., DeLuca, A., Magura, S., Warner, A., Grand, A., Rosenblum, A., & Stahl, S. (1999). A group motivational treatment for chemical dependence. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 17, 181-192.

Wild, T. C., Cunningham, J., & Hobdon, K. (1998). When do people believe that alcohol treatment is effective? The importance of perceived client and therapist motivation. Psychology of Addictive Behaviours, 12, 93-100.

Chapters, Overviews, and Commentaries

Pelletier, L. G., Guertin, C., Pope, J. P., & Rocchi, M. (2016). Homeostasis balance, homeostasis imbalance or distinct motivational processes? Comments on Marks (2015) ‘Homeostatic Theory of Obesity’. Health Psychology Open, 3(1), 1-4. doi: 10.1177/2055102915624512

Teixeira, P. J. (2016). Health behavior change: a field just picking up speed. A comment on Ogden (2016). Health Psychology Review, 1-5. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2016.1183507

Segar, M. L. (2015). The right why: The surprising start to cultivating sustainable behavior change. Journal of the American Society on Aging, 39(1), 15-19.

Hagger, M. S., Keatley, D. A., Chan, D. C. K., Chatzisarantis, N. L., Dimmock, J. A., Jackson, B., & Ntoumanis, N. (2014). The goose is (half) cooked: A consideration of the mechanisms and interpersonal context is needed to elucidate the effects of personal financial incentives on health behaviour. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine doi: 10.1007/s12529-013-9317-y

Teixeira, P. J., Silva, M. N., Mata, J., Palmeira, A. L., & Markland, D. A. (2012). Motivation, self-determination, and long-term weight control. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 1-13.

Williams, G. C., & Niemiec, C. P. (2012). Positive affect and self-affirmation are beneficial, but do they facilitate maintenance of health-behavior change? A self-determination theory perspective. Archives of Internal Medicine, 172, 327-328.

Vansteenkiste, M., Williams, G. C., & Resnicow, K. (2012). Toward systematic integration between self-determination theory and motivational interviewing as examples of top-down and bottom-up intervention development: Autonomy or volition as a fundamental theoretical principle. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 23. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-23

Teixeira, P. J., Palmeira, A. L., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2012). The role of self-determination theory and motivational interviewing in behavioral nutrition, physical activity, and health: An introduction to the IJBNPA special series. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 1-3.

Vansteenkiste, M., Claes, L., Soenens, B., & Verstuyf, J. (2012). Motivational dynamics among eating-disordered patients with and without nonsuicidal self-injury: A self-determination theory approach. European Eating Disorders Review, 21, 209-214. doi: 10.1002/erv.2215

Patrick, H., & Williams, G. C. (2012). Self-determination theory: Its application to health behavior and complementarity with motivational interviewing. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 18.

Golub, N., Geba, D., Mousa, S. A., Williams, G. C., & Block, R. C. (2011). Greasing the wheels of managing overweight and obesity with omega-3 fatty acids. Medical Hypotheses, 77, 1114–1120.

Mestre, S., & Pais-Ribeiro, J. (2011). Applying self-determination theory to help obese Portuguese individuals. In I. Brdar (Ed.), The human pursuit of well-being: A cultural approach (pp. 247-255). New York, NY: Springer.

Williams, G. C., Teixeira, P. J., Carraca, E. V., & Resnicow, K. (2011). Physical wellness, health care, and personal autonomy. In V. I. Chirkov, et al. (Eds.), Human autonomy in cross-cultural context (Vol 1, pp. 133-162). New York, NY: Springer.

Patrick, H., Gorin, A. A., & Williams, G. C. (2010). Lifestyle change and maintenance in obesity treatment and prevention: A self-determination theory perspective. In L. Dube (Ed.), Obesity prevention: The role of brain and society on individual behavior (pp. 365-374). London, England: Academic Press.

Poulsen, A. A., & Ziviani, J. (2010). Occupation centred enablement of children’s leisure participation. In , Occupation Centred Practice with Children: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists (pp. 248-273). London, UK: Blackwell Publications.

Fortier, M. S., Williams, G. C., Sweet, S. N., & Patrick, H. (2009). Self-determination theory: Process models for health behavior change. In R. J. DiClemente, R. A. Crosby, and M. C. Kegler (Eds.), Emerging theories in health promotion practice and research (pp. 157-183). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Van Den Broeck, A., Vansteenkiste, M., & De Witte, H. (2008). Self-determination theory: A theoretical and empirical overview in occupational health psychology. In J. Houdmont, & S. Leka (Eds.), Occupational health psychology: European perspectives on research, education, and practice (Vol 3, pp. 63-88). Nottingham: Nottingham University Press.

Moller, A. C., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2006). Self-determination theory and public policy: Improving the quality of consumer decisions without using coercion. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 25, 104-116.

Vansteenkiste, M., & Sheldon, K. M. (2006). There's nothing more practical than a good theory: Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45, 63-82.

Markland, D., Ryan, R. M., Tobin, V. J., & Rollnick, S. (2005). Motivational interviewing and self-determination theory. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24, 811-831.

Deci, E. L. (2004). Promoting intrinsic motivation and self-determination in people with mental retardation. In H. N. Switzky (Ed.), Personality and motivational systems in mental retardation, Vol. 28 (pp. 1-29). San Diego: Elsevier Academic Press.

Sheldon, K. M., Williams, G. C., & Joiner, T. (2003). Self-determination theory in the clinic: Motivating physical and mental health. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

Williams, G. C., & Deci, E. L. (1998). The importance of supporting autonomy in medical education. Annals of Internal Medicine, 129, 303-308.

Williams, G. C., Quill, T. E., Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1991). The facts concerning the recent carnival of smoking in Connecticut (and elsewhere). Annals of Internal Medicine, 115, 59-63.