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Chen, L.Xia, M. (2025) Adolescent psychological adaptation: The impact of daily levels and instability in psychological need satisfaction and frustration. Journal of Adolescence, Advance online publication

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Robichaud, J-M., Mageau, G. A.Kil, H.McLaughlin, C. (2025) Parental apologies as a potential determinant of adolescents’ basic psychological needs satisfaction and frustration. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 254 ,106204

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Chiu, T. (2024) Using self-determination theory (SDT) to explain student STEM interest and identity development. Instructional Science, 52 ,89-107

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Van de Casteele, M.Flamant, N.Ponnet, K., Soenens, B. (2024) Adolescents’ mental health in the social-media era: The role of offline and online need-based experiences. Journal of Adolescence, 96(3) ,612-631

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Spitzer, J.Grapsas, S.Poorthuis, A. M. G., Vansteenkiste, M. (2024) Coming of age in a warming world: A self-determination theory perspective. Child Development Perspectives, Advance online publication

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Beyers, W., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M. (2024) Autonomy in adolescence: a conceptual, developmental and cross-cultural perspective. European Journal of Developmental Psychology, Advance online publication

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Ratelle, C. F.Plamondon, A.Litalien, D.Duchesne, S. (2024) Developmental trajectories of mother–adolescent agreement on maternal autonomy support and their contributions to adolescents’ adjustment. Journal of Family Psychology, Advance online publication

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Robichaud, J-M.Bureau, J. S.Zimmerman, G., Mageau, G. A. (2024) Parental apologies and adolescents’ information management strategies: Social learning and self-determination perspectives. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 93 ,101674

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Kleinkorres, R.Stang-Rabrig, J.McElvany, N. (2023) The longitudinal development of students’ well-being in adolescence: The role of perceived teacher autonomy support. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 33(2) ,496-513

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Ahn, J. S.Plamondon, A., Ratelle, C. F. (2023) Different ways to support and thwart autonomy: Parenting profiles and adolescents’ career decision-making. Journal of Family Psychology, 37(2) ,161-172

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Holding, A. C., Koestner, R. (2023) In R. M. Ryan (Ed.), The role of motivation in the lifecycle of personal goals. Oxford University Press The Oxford handbook of self-determination theory, ,pp. 327-345

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Kanat-Maymon, Y., Assor, A., Roth, G. (2023) In R. M. Ryan (Ed.), Conditional regard in development and relationships. Oxford University Press The Oxford handbook of self-determination theory, ,pp. 548–570

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Armour, J., Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A.Varin, R. (2023) Perceived parenting and borderline personality features during adolescence. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 54 ,927-938

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Neufeld, A.Rahman, A.Orakwue-Ononye, N. (2023) Community physician perceptions of managing complex child and adolescent psychiatric patients: A self-determination theory perspective. Journal of Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 32(4) ,264-271

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Van der Kaap-Deeder, J.Bülow, A.Waterschoot, J.Truyen, I. (2023) A moment of autonomy support brightens adolescents’ mood: Autonomy support, psychological control and adolescent affect in everyday life. Child Development, 94(6) ,1659-1671

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Ratelle, C. F., Guay, F. (2023) In R. M. Ryan (Ed.), Developmental issues in emerging adulthood. Oxford University Press The Oxford handbook of self-determination theory, ,pp. 571-588

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Sirois, M-S.Bernier, A.Gagne, C-M., Mageau, G. A. (2022) Early maternal autonomy support as a predictor of child internalizing and externalizing behavior trajectories across early childhood.. Social Development, 31(3) ,883-899

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Zimmermann, G.Antoniette, J-P., Mageau, G. A.Van Petegem, S. (2022) Parents’ storm and stress beliefs about adolescence: Relations with parental overprotection and parental burnout. Swiss Psychology Open, 2(1) ,1-15

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Menescardi, C.De Meester, A.Morbée, S., Haerens, L. (2022) The role of motivation into the conceptual model of motor development in childhood. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 61 ,102188

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Lataster, J.Reijinders, J.Janssens, M.Simons, M. (2022) Basic psychological need satisfaction and well-being across age: A cross-sectional general population study among 1709 Dutch speaking adults. Journal of Happiness Studies, 23 ,2259-2290

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Audet, E. C.Levine, S. L.Holding, A. C.Powers, T. A. (2022) Navigating the ups and downs: Peer and family autonomy support during personal goals and crises on identity development. Self and Identity, 21(4) ,456-473

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Bülow, A.Neubauer, A. B., Soenens, B.Boele, S. (2022) Universal ingredients to parenting teens: Parental warmth and autonomy support promote adolescent well-being in most families. Scientific Reports, 12 ,16836

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Hardy, S. A.Hurst, J. L. (2022) Adolescent motivations to abstain from sex and alcohol: a self-determination theory approach. Applied Developmental Science, 26(4)

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Amholt, T. T.Dalgas, B. W.Veitch, J., Ntoumanis, N. (2022) Motivating playgrounds: Understanding how school playgrounds support autonomy, competence, and relatedness of tweens. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 17:1 ,2096085

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Audet, E. C.Levine, S. L.Holding, A. C., Koestner, R. (2021) A remarkable alliance: Sibling autonomy support and goal progress in emerging adulthood. Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science, 70(5) ,1571-1582

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De Clercq, L. E.Dieleman, L. M., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Soenens, B. (2021) Negative controlling parenting and child personality as modifiers of psychosocial development in youth with autism spectrum disorder: A 9-year longitudinal study at the level of within-person change. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51 ,2891–2907

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Grolnick, W. S.Levitt, M. R.Caruso, A. J.Lerner, R. E. (2021) Effectiveness of a Brief Preventive Parenting Intervention Based in Self-Determination Theory. , Journal of Child and Family Studies doi: 10.1007/s10826-021-01908-4

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Tessier, J., Joussemet, M.Kurdi, V., Mageau, G. A. (2021) Adolescents “walking the talk”: How value importance and enactment relate to well-being and risk-taking. Motivation and Emotion, 45(3) ,249-264

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De Clercq, L. E., Soenens, B.Dieleman, L. M.Prinzie, P. (2021) Parenting and child personality as modifiers of the psychosocial development of youth with cerebral palsy. Child Psychiatry and Human Development,

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Laporte, N., Soenens, B.Flamant, N., Vansteenkiste, M. (2021) The role of daily need crafting in daily fluctuations in adolescents’ need-based and affective experiences. Motivation and Emotion, 46 ,137-149

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Campbell, R., Vansteenkiste, M., Soenens, B.Vandenkerckhove, B. (2021) Toward a better understanding of the reciprocal relations between adolescent psychological need experiences and sleep. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 47(3) ,377-394

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Salikhova, N. R., Lynch, M. F.Salikhova, A. B. (2021) Two generations of mother-child relationships: A self-determination theory analysis of the social situation of development. Psychology in Russia: State of the Art, 14(4) ,149-168

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Ahn, J. S., Reeve, J. (2021) Developmental pathways of preadolescents’ intrinsic and extrinsic values: The role of basic psychological needs satisfaction. European Journal of Personality, 35(2) ,151–167

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Laporte, N., Soenens, B.Brenning, K., Vansteenkiste, M. (2021) Adolescents as active managers of their own psychological needs: The role of psychological need crafting in adolescents’ mental health. Journal of Adolescence, 88 ,67-83

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Brenning, K., Soenens, B., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J.Dieleman, L. (2020) Psychologically controlling parenting during toddlerhood: The role of mothers’ perceived parenting history and emotion regulation style. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29 ,2257-2267

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Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Soenens, B.Mouratidis, A.De Pauw, S. (2020) Towards a detailed understanding of preschool children’s memory-related functioning and emotion regulation: The role of parents’ observed reminiscence style, memory valence, and parental gender. Developmental Psychology, 56 ,1696-1708

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Andreadakis, E., Joussemet, M., Mageau, G. A. (2019) How to support toddlers’ autonomy: Socialization practices reported by parents. Early Education and Development, 30(3) ,297-314

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De Clercq, L., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J.Dieleman, L. M., Soenens, B. (2019) Parenting and psychosocial development in youth with and without autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome: a cross-disability comparison. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3 ,220-234

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Van der Kaap-Deeder, J.Mabbe, E.Dieleman, L.Brenning, K. (2019) De ene dag is de andere niet: Een dynamische kijk op autonomieondersteunend opvoeden. [One day is not the other: A dynamic view on autonomy-supportive parenting]. Kind & Adolescent, 40 ,89-93

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Mageau, G. A.Lessard, J., Carpentier, J., Robichaud, J-M. (2018) Effectiveness and acceptability beliefs regarding logical consequences and mild punishments. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 54 ,12-22

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Wuyts, D., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M.Van Petegem, S. (2018) The role of observed autonomy support, reciprocity, and need satisfaction in adolescent disclosure about friends. Journal of Adolescence, 65 ,141-154

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Mabbe, E., Soenens, B.De Muynck, G-J., Vansteenkiste, M. (2018) The impact of feedback valence and communication style on intrinsic motivation in middle childhood: Experimental evidence and generalization across individual differences. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 170 ,134-160

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Vanhalst, J.Luyckx, K.Van Petegem, S., Soenens, B. (2018) The detrimental effects of adolescents’ chronic loneliness on motivation and emotion regulation in social situations. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 47(1) ,162-176

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Soenens, B., Deci, E. L., Vansteenkiste, M. (2017) How parents contribute to children’s psychological health: The critical role of psychological need support. In L. Wehmeyer, T. D. Little, S. J. Lopez, K. A. Shogren, & R. Ryan, Development of self-determination through the life-course. (pp. 171-187) New York: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-024-1042-6_13

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2017) Cognitive evaluation theory, part 1: The effects of rewards, feedback, and other external events on intrinsic motivation. Guilford Press Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness, ,123-157

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Patall, E. A.Hooper, S. Y. (2017) In B. Soenens, S. Van Petegem, and M. Vansteenkiste, The role of choice in understanding adolescent autonomy and academic functioning. New York, NY: Routledge Autonomy in Adolescent Development: Towards Conceptual Clarity (Studies in Adolescent Development),

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Assor, A. (2017) The striving to develop an authentic inner-compass as a key component of adolescents' need for Autonomy: Parental antecedents and effects on identity, well-being, and resilience. In Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M., & Van Petegem, S. (Eds.), The striving to develop an authentic inner-compass as a key component of adolescents’ need for qutonomy: Parental antecedents and effects on identity, well-being, and resilience. London: Psychology Press Autonomy in Adolescent Development: Towards Conceptual Clarity, ,119 - 145

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Duchesne, S., Ratelle, C. F. (2016) Patterns of anxiety symptoms during adolescence: Gender differences and sociomotivational factors. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 46 ,41-50

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Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Vansteenkiste, M.Van Petegem, S.Raes, F. (2016) On the integration of need-related autobiographical memories among late adolescents and late adults: The role of depressive symptoms and self-congruence. European Journal of Personality,

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., Vansteenkiste, M. (2016) In D. Cicchetti (Ed), Autonomy and autonomy disturbances in self-development and psychopathology: Research on motivation, attachment, and clinical process. , Developmental psychopathology , 1 (pp. 385-438) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

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Brenning, K., Soenens, B.Van Petegem, S., Vansteenkiste, M. (2015) Perceived maternal autonomy support and early adolescent emotion regulation: A longitudinal study. Social Development, 24(3) ,561-578

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Van Petegem, S., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M.Beyers, W. (2015) Rebels with a cause? Adolescent defiance from the perspective of reactance theory and self-determination theory. Child Development, 86(3) ,903-918

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Van Petegem, S., Vansteenkiste, M., Soenens, B.Beyers, W. (2015) Examining the longitudinal association between oppositional defiance and autonomy in adolescence. Developmental Psychology, 51(1) ,67-74

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Bindman, S. W.Pomerantz, E. M.Roisman, G. I. (2015) Do children’s executive functions account for associations between early autonomy-supportive parenting and achievement through high school?. Journal of Educational Psychology, 107 ,756-770

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Hope, N., Koestner, R., Milyavskaya, M. (2014) Self-growth in the College Years: Increased importance of intrinsic values predicts resolution of identity and intimacy stages. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 5 ,705-712

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Chirkov, V. I. (2014) In N. Weinstein, The universality of psychological autonomy across cultures: Arguments from developmental and social psychology. , Human motivation and interpersonal relationships: Theory, research, and applications (pp. 27-52) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

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Verstuyf, J.Van Petegem, S., Vansteenkiste, M., Soenens, B. (2014) The body perfect ideal and eating regulation goals: Investigating the role of adolescents’ identity styles. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 43(2) ,284-297

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Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (2013) In B. W. Sokol, F. M. E. Grouzet, U. Muller (Eds.), The importance of autonomy for development and well-being. (pp. 19-46) Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.

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Ziviani, J., Poulsen, A. A.Cuskelly, M. (2013) The Art and Science of Motivation: A Therapist’s Guide to Working with Children. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publications. The Art and Science of Motivation: A Therapist’s Guide to Working with Children,

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Cuskelly, M., Poulsen, A. A. (2013) In J. Ziviani, A. A. Poulsen, & M. Cuskelly, Children’s understanding of purpose: A matter of choice. The art and science of motivation: A therapist’s guide to working with children,

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Flamm, E. S., Grolnick, W. S. (2013) Adolescent adjustment in the context of life change: The supportive role of parental structure provision. Journal of Adolescence, 36(5) ,899-912

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Duriez, B.Luyckx, K., Soenens, B.Berzonsky, M. D. (2012) A process-content approach to adolescent identity formation: Examining longitudinal associations between identity styles and goal pursuits. Journal of Personality, 80 ,135-161

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Brown, K. W.West, A. M.Loverich, T. M.Biegel, G. M. (2011) Assessing adolescent mindfulness: Validation of an adapted Mindful Attention Awareness Scale in adolescent normative and psychiatric populations. Psychological Assessment, 23(4) ,1023-1033

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Koestner, R., Taylor, G.Losier, G. F.Fichman, L. (2010) Self-regulation and adaptation during and after college: A one-year prospective study. Personality & Individual Difference, 49 ,869-873

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Luyckx, K., Vansteenkiste, M.Goossens, L.Duriez, B. (2009) Basic need satisfaction and identity formation: Bridging self-determination theory and process-oriented identity research. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 56 ,276-288

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Leyva, D.Reese, S., Grolnick, W. S.Price, C. E. (2008) Elaboration and autonomy support in low-income mothers’ reminiscing: Links to children’s autobiographical memory. Journal of Cognition and Development, 9 ,363-389

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Gurland, S. T., Grolnick, W. S. (2008) Building rapport with children: Effects of adults’ expected, actual, and perceived behavior. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 27 ,226-253

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Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (2008) Self-determination theory: A macrotheory of human motivation, development and health. Canadian Psychology, 49 ,182-185

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Joussemet, M.Landry, R., Koestner, R. (2008) A self-determination theory perspective on parenting. , Canadian Psychology , 49 (pp. 194-200) doi: 10.1037/a0012754

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Lackovic-Grigin, K. (2007) Motivacijska osnovica samoreulacije tijekom zivotnih tranzicija. Suvremena Psihologija, 2 ,257-271

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Luyckx, K., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M.Goossens, L. (2007) Parental psychological control and dimensions of identity formation in emerging adulthood. Journal of Family Psychology, 21 ,546-550

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Poulsen, A. A.Roger, S., Ziviani, J. (2006) Understanding children’s motivation from a self-determination theoretical perspective: Implications for practice. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 53 ,78-86

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Cleveland, E. S.Reese, E. (2005) Maternal structure and autonomy support in conversations about the past: Contributions to children’s autobiographical memory. Developmental Psychology, 41(2) ,376-388

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2003) In M. R. Leary & J. P. Tangney (Eds.), On assimilating identities to the self: A self-determination theory perspective on internalization and integrity within cultures. New York: The Guilford Press ,253-274

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Sheldon, K. M., Kasser, T. (2001) Getting older, Getting better? Personal strivings and psychological maturity across the life span. Developmental Psychology, 37(4) ,491-501

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2000) Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1) ,68-78

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Grolnick, W. S., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (1997) In J. E. Grusec & L. Kuczynski, Internalization within the family: The self-determination theory perspective. (pp. 135–161) John Wiley & Sons Inc..

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Ryan, R. M.Kuhl, J., Deci, E. L. (1997) Nature and autonomy: An organizational view on the social and neurobiological aspects of self-regulation in behavior and development. Development and Psychopathology, 9 ,701-728

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., Grolnick, W. S. (1995) Autonomy, relatedness, and the self: Their relation to development and psychopathology. In D. Cicchetti & D. J. Cohen (Eds.), Developmental psychopathology: Theory and methods. , 1 (pp. 618-655) New York: Wiley.

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Ryan, R. M. (1993) Agency and organization: Intrinsic motivation, autonomy and the self in psychological development. In J. Jacobs (Ed.), Nebraska symposium on motivation: Developmental perspectives on motivation, Vol. 40. , 40 (pp. 1-56) Lincoln, NE: University Of Nebraska Press.

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