Elderly

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

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, Advance Online

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Ho, G.Ng, B. (2020) In Ng B., Ho G. (eds), The Importance of the Environment in Community Integration for Supporting and Sustaining Healthy Aging: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective. , Self-Determination Theory and Healthy Aging (pp. 229-245) Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-6968-5_12

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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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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) ,563-573

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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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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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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) ,563-573

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