Elderly

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

Bradshaw, E. L.Anderson, J. R.Banday, M. A. J.Basarkod, G. (2024) A quantitative meta-analysis and qualitative meta-synthesis of aged care residents’ experiences of autonomy, being controlled, and optimal functioning. The Gerontologist, 64(5) ,gnad135

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Kritz, M., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C.Mullan, B.Stathi, A. (2023) How can older peer leaders best support motivation for walking in physically inactive older adults? A self-determination theory perspective. Psychology & Health, 38 ,927-948

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Legate, N., Weinstein, N. (2022) Can we communicate autonomy support and a mandate? How motivating messages relate to motivation for staying at home across time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Communication, 37(14) ,1842-1849

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Van der Kaap-Deeder, J.Vermote, B.Waterschoot, J., Soenens, B. (2022) The role of ego integrity and despair in older adults’ well-being during the covid-19 crisis: The mediating role of need-based experiences. European Journal of Ageing, 19(1) ,117-129

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Roussillon Soyer, C.St-Onge, S.Igalens, J. (2021) The demotivating impact of absenteeism in nursing homes. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(6) ,1679-1690

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Barry, R. A.Longstreth, M. E.Benson, K.Cannon, C. J. (2021) Testing a self-determination theory perspective of informal caregiving: A preliminary study. Psychology and Aging, 36(7) ,855-869

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Ho, G.Ng, B. (2020) In B. Ng and G. Ho (Eds.), The importance of the environment in community integration for supporting and sustaining healthy aging: A self-determination theory perspective. Singapore: Springer Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging, ,229-245

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Tang, M.Wang, D.Guerrien, A. (2020) A systematic review and meta-analysis on basic psychological need satisfaction, motivation, and well-being in later life: Contributions of self-determination theory. PsyCh Journal, 9 (1) ,5-33

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Leow, K., Lynch, M. F.Lee, J. (2019) Social support, basic psychological needs, and social well-being among older cancer survivors. International Journal of Aging and Human Development,

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Shah, K. N.Majeed, Z.Yoruk, Y. B.Yang, H. (2016) Enhancing physical function in HIV-infected older adults: A randomized controlled clinical trial. , Health Psychology , 35(6) (pp. 563-573) doi: 10.1037/hea0000311

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Houlfort, N., Fernet, C., Vallerand, R. J.Laframboise, A. (2015) The role of passion for work and need satisfaction in psychological adjustment to retirement. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 88 ,84-94

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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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Kasser, V. M., Ryan, R. M. (1999) The relation of psychological needs for autonomy and relatedness to health, vitality, well-being and mortality in a nursing home. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 29 ,935-954

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Vallerand, R. J.O'Connor, B. P.Hamel, M. (1995) Motivation in later life: Theory and assessment. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 41 ,221-238

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O'Connor, B. P., Vallerand, R. J. (1994) The relative effects of actual and experienced autonomy on motivation in nursing home residents. Canadian Journal on Aging, 13 ,528-538

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Losier, G. F.Bourque, P. E., Vallerand, R. J. (1993) A motivational model of leisure participation in the elderly. Journal of Psychology, 127 ,153-170

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O'Connor, B. P., Vallerand, R. J. (1990) Religious motivation in the elderly: A French-Canadian replication and an extension. Journal of Social Psychology, 130 ,53-59

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Vallerand, R. J.O'Connor, B. P., Blais, M. R. (1989) Life satisfaction of elderly individuals in regular community housing, in low-cost community housing, and high and low self-determination nursing homes. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 28 ,277-283

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Vallerand, R. J.O'Connor, B. P. (1989) Motivation in the elderly: A theoretical framework and some promising findings. Canadian Psychology, 30 ,538-550

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