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April 30, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

2021 // by Stephen Tonks, PH.D. In this Achieve Magazine article, Stephen Tonks present how teachers can use SDT for organizing and remembering how to encourage high-quality motivation in their students.

April 26, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

April 21, 2021 // by Lauren Walker In this The Brussels Times article, SDT Scholar Dr. Maarten Vansteenkiste explains how to apply SDT in public communications to limit people's sense of uncertainty about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

March 24, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

September 6, 2020 / By Scott Rigby In this HR C-Suite article, Scott Rigby writes about how COVID-19 has challenged our "old" normal and taught us new ways of creating relationships.

March 24, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

April 13, 2020 / By Richard Ryan Professor Richard Ryan, one of the world’s leading researchers on human motivation and the co-developer of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), writes in this fenews article that he believes the secret to a happier and more engaged workforce lies in understanding what really motivates us.

March 24, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

September 25, 2020 / By Anne M. Brafford & Richard M. Ryan In this Harvard Business Review article, research shows that we are most energized and committed when we are internally motivated by our own values, sense of enjoyment, and growth...

March 16, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

July 21 2019 // by Michelle Sara In this NeuroClastic article, Michelle Sara writes about correlations between the findings of motivation research and behavioural therapy.

March 5, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

March 3 2021 // by Katherine Hardin In this Language Magazine article, Katherine Hardin explains how language learning teachers can use Self-Determination Theory in their classrooms. Teachers need to create an environment where students can craft positive motivational narratives that position them as able learners. Fortunately, Edward Deci and Richard Ryan’s (1985) self-determination theory of...

February 26, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

February, 26, 2021 // Sourced by Belga Motivation psychologist Maarten Vansteenkiste (UGent) warns against far-reaching relaxation of the consultation committee that will take place today.

January 11, 2021 by Lemos Kelly

In Press // by Bradshaw, E. L., Sahdra, B. K., Ciarrochi, J., Parker, P. D., Martos, T., & Ryan, R. M. Thinking about goals for the new year? Consider this #FridayFeature which shows your happiness & well-being increase when your social care, concern, & connection are broader.