Research

The Theory

• Articles and overviews on Self-Determination 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

• Cross cultural
• Development
• Mindfulness
• Neuropsychological and biological
• Nonconscious process and priming
• Psychopathology
• Relationships
• Self and self-esteem
• Vitality and energy
• Well-being and eudaimonia

SDT in Practice

• Community and pro-social (coming soon)
• Education
  • Language learning
  • Information literacy (coming soon)
  • Music (coming soon)
• Elderly (coming soon)
• Entertainment and media
  • Video games and virtual environments
• Health care
• Environment and nature
• Parenting and family
• Politics (coming soon)
• Psychotherapy and Counseling
• Physical Activity and Exercise
  • Coaching
  • Physical Education
  • Sports (coming soon)
• Spirituality (coming soon)
• Technology
• Workplace and organizations
  • Leadership (coming soon)
  • Marketing
  • Mentoring

Additional Research Topics

• Other Applied Domains
• Foreign Language Articles
• SDT Books