Looking Back at SDT 2026

Nearly 800 researchers, practitioners, educators, and students from around the world gathered in Geneva to share new research, strengthen connections, and explore emerging directions in the science and practice of SDT.

Education Consortium

A global community of educators sharing SDT insights for classrooms and schools.

Self-Determination Theory

The leading theory in human motivation. Based on motivational science from top experts around the world.

Our Resources

Honoring the Life & Legacy of Edward Deci

On March 14th friends, family, & SDT community gathered in remembrance of Ed Deci. To watch the video recording of the ceremony, see link below.

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Questionnaires/Metrics

Measuring motivation, engagement, and wellbeing is what we do. Check out our questionnaires for assessing the theory’s constructs across many settings.

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Videos

Hear what the leading motivational experts and scholars have to say. Bridging the gap between the science and people’s daily lives.

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