Competition

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

Ryan, R. M., Reeve, J. (2021) Intrinsic motivation, psychological needs, and competition: A self-determination theory analysis. Oxford University Press The Oxford handbook of psychology of competition, ,240-264

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Grolnick, W. S.Seal, K. (2008) Pressured parents, stressed-out kids: Dealing with competition while raising a successful child. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Press

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Standage, M., Duda, J. L.Pensgaard, A. M.  (2005) The effect of competitive outcome and task-involving, ego-involving, and cooperative structures on the psychological well-being of individuals engaged in a co-ordination task: A self-determination approach. Motivation and Emotion, 29(1) ,41-68

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Vallerand, R. J.Gauvin, L. I.Halliwel, W. R. (1986) Effects of zero-sum competition on children’s intrinsic motivation and perceived competence. The Journal of Social Psychology, 126(4) ,465-472

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Deci, E. L.Betley, G.Kahle, J.Abrams, L. (1981) When trying to win: Competition and intrinsic motivation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 7(1) ,79-83

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