The Theory
Theoretical Areas of Research
- Basic Psychological Needs
- Causality Orientations
- Emotions and Emotion Regulation
- Goals, Values, and Aspirations
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Internalization and Self-Regulatory Styles
Research Topics
- Authenticity
- Cross Cultural
- Development
- Longitudinal
- Memory
- Meta-analyses
- Mindfulness
- Neuropsychological and biological
- Nonconscious process and priming
- Passion
- Personality
- Prosocial Behavior and Benevolence
- Psychopathology
- Qualitative Research
- Relationships
- Self and Self-Esteem
- Vitality and Energy
- Well-being and Eudaimonia
SDT in Practice
- Covid-19
- Disability
- Education
- Language learning
- Information literacy (coming soon)
- Music
- Online learning
- Higher Education
- Educational Administration/Leadership
- Elderly
- Entertainment and Media
- Health
- Environment and Nature
- Parenting and Family
- Physical Activity
- Politics (coming soon)
- Psychotherapy and Counseling
- Public Safety
- Social Issues
- Religion and Spirituality
- Technology
- Workplace and Organizations