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Ryan, R., Duineveld, J., Di Domenico, S., Ryan, W. S., Steward, B. A., & Bradshaw, E. L. (2023) We know this much is (meta-analytically) true: A meta-review of meta-analytic findings evaluating self-determination theory. Psychological Bulletin, Advance online publication

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Joussemet, M., Grolnick, W. S. (2022) Parental consideration of children’s experiences: A critical review of parenting constructs. Journal of Family Theory & Review, Advance online publication

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Peters, D. (2022) Wellbeing supportive design – Research-based guidelines for supporting psychological wellbeing in user experience. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Advance online publication

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Donald, J. N., Bradshaw, E. L.Conigrave, J. H.Parker, P. D. (2021) Paths to the light and dark sides of human nature: A meta-analytic review of the prosocial benefits of autonomy and the antisocial costs of control. Psychological Bulletin, 147(9) ,921-946

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Reeve, J.Cheon, S. H. (2021) Autonomy-supportive teaching: Its malleability, benefits, and potential to improve educational practice. Educational Psychologist, 56(1) ,54-77

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., Vansteenkiste, M., Soenens, B. (2021) Building a science of motivated persons: Self-determination theory’s empirical approach to human experience and the regulation of behavior. Motivation Science, 7(2) ,97-110

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Bradshaw, E. L.Sahdra, B. K.Ciarrochi, J.Parker, P. D. (2021) A configural approach to aspirations: The social breadth of aspiration profiles predicts well-being over and above the intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations that comprise the profiles. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 120(1) ,226-256

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Psychological Science Accelerator Self-Determination Theory Collaboration:, Legate, N.Nguyen, T., Weinstein, N. (2021) A global experiment on motivating social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,

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Ntoumanis, N., Ng, J. Y. Y.Prestwich, A.Quested, E. (2021) A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: Effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological health. Health Psychology Review, 15(2) ,214-244

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Morbée, S.Vermote, B.Waterschoot, J.Dieleman, L. (2021) Adherence to COVID-19 measures: The critical role of autonomous motivation on a short- and long-term basis. Motivation Science, 7(4) ,487-496

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Martela, F.Hankonen, N., Ryan, R. M., Vansteenkiste, M. (2021) Motivating voluntary compliance to behavioural restrictions: Self-determination theory-based checklist of principles for COVID-19 and other emergency communications. European Review of Social Psychology, 32(2) ,305-347

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White, R. L.Bennie, A.Vasconcellos, D.Cinelli, R. (2021) Self-determination theory in physical education: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Teaching and Teacher Education, 99 ,103247

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Legate, N., Weinstein, N., Ryan, R. M. (2021) Ostracism in real life: Evidence that ostracizing others has costs, even when it feels justified. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 43(4) ,226-238

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Martela, F., Ryan, R. M. (2021) If giving money to Red Cross increases well-being, does taking money from the Red Cross increase ill-being? – Evidence from three experiments. Journal of Research in Personality, Advance online publication

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Vermote, B.Waterschoot, J.Morbée, S., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J. (2021) Do psychological needs play a role in times of uncertainty? Associations with well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. Journal of Happiness Studies, 23 ,257-288

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Legate, N., Weinstein, N. (2021) 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, Advance Online

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Yang, XiAurisicchio, M. (2021) Designing conversational agents: A self-determination theory approach. (pp. 16 pages) New York, NY, USA: ACM. doi: 10.1145/3411764.3445445

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Assor, A., Soenens, B.Yitshaki, N.Ezra, O. (2020) Towards a wider conception of autonomy support in adolescence: The contribution of reflective inner-compass facilitation to the formation of an authentic inner compass and well-being. Motivation and Emotion, 44(2) ,159-174

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Peters, D.Ahmadpour, N., Calvo, R. A. (2020) Tools for wellbeing-supportive design: Features, characteristics, and prototypes. Multimodal Technologies Interact, 4(3) ,40

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Vansteenkiste, M., Ryan, R. M., Soenens, B. (2020) Basic psychological need theory: Advancements, critical themes, and future directions. Motivation and Emotion, 44 ,1-31

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2020) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 61 ,101860

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Robichaud, J.-M.Roy, M.Ranger, F., Mageau, G. A. (2020) The impact of environmental threats on controlling parenting and children’s motivation. Journal of Family Psychology, 34(7) ,804–813

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Benita, M. (2020) Freedom to feel: A self‐determination theory account of emotion regulation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 14(11) ,e12563

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Lynch, M. F.Salikhova, N. R.Eremeeva, A. V. (2020) Basic needs in other cultures: Using qualitative methods to study key issues in Self-Determination Theory research. Psychology. Journal of the Higher School of Economics, 17 ,134-144

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Kors, J.Paternotte, E.Martin, L.Verhoeven, C. J. (2020) Factors influencing autonomy supportive consultation: A realist review. Patient Education and Counseling, 103 ,2069-2077

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Calvo, R. A.Deterding, S., Ryan, R. M. (2020) Health surveillance during covid-19 pandemic: How to safeguard autonomy and why it matters. BMJ, 369 ,m1373

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Benita, M.Benish-Weisman, M., Matos, L.Torres, C. (2020) Integrative and suppressive emotion regulation differentially predict well-being through basic need satisfaction and frustration: A test of three countries. Motivation and Emotion, 44(1) ,67-81

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Vasconcellos, D.Parker, P.Hilland, T.Cinelli, R. (2020) Self-determination theory applied to physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112, No. 7 ,1444-1469

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Donald, J. N., Bradshaw, E. L., Ryan, R. M.Basarkod, G. (2020) Mindfulness and its association with varied types of motivation: A systematic review and meta-analysis using self-determination theory. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 46(7) ,1121-1138

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2019) In P. Brownell, S. English, & J. Sabatine (Eds.), Supporting autonomy, competence, and relatedness: The coaching process from a self-determination theory perspective. (pp. 231-246) New York, NY: Springer.

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Przybylski, A. K., Weinstein, N. (2019) Investigating the Motivational and Psychosocial Dynamics of Dysregulated Gaming: Evidence From a Preregistered Cohort Study. Association for Psychological Science, 7(6) ,1257-1265

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Gillison, F.Rouse, P., Standage, M., Sebire, S. (2019) A meta-analysis of techniques to promote motivation for health behaviour change from a self-determination theory perspective. Health Psychology Review, 13(1) ,110-130

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Roth, G., Vansteenkiste, M., Ryan, R. M. (2019) Integrative emotion regulation: Process and development from a self-determination theory perspective. Development and Psychopathology, 31(3) ,945-956

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Schultz, P., Ryan, R. M. (2019) Cognitive and affective benefits of a mindful state in response to and in anticipation of pain. 10 ,657–669

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Lonsdale, C.Lester, A.Owen, K. B.White, R. L. (2019) An internet-supported school physical activity intervention in low socioeconomic status communities: results from the Activity and Motivation in Physical Education (AMPED) cluster randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(6) ,341-347

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Reeve, J., Lee, W. (2019) A neuroscientific perspective on basic psychological needs. Journal of Personality, 87(1) ,102-114

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Standage, M.Curran, T.Rouse, P.C. (2019) In T.S. Horn & A.L. Smith, Self-determination-based theories of sport, exercise, and physical activity motivation. , Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology (pp. 289-311) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

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Fong, C. J., Patall, E. A.Vasquez, A. C.Strautberg, S. (2019) A meta-analysis of negative feedback on intrinsic motivation. Educational Psychology Review, 31(1) ,121-162

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Martela, F., Sheldon, K. M. (2019) Clarifying the concept of well-being: Psychological need-satisfaction as the common core connecting eudaimonic and subjective well-being. Review of General Psychology, 23(4) ,458-474

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2019) In A. J. Elliot (Ed.), Brick by brick: The origins, development, and future of self-determination theory. , 6 (pp. 111-156) Cambridge, MA.: Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1016/bs.adms.2019.01.001

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Ryan, R. M., Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M. (2019) Reflections on self‐determination theory as an organizing framework for personality psychology: Interfaces, integrations, issues, and unfinished business. Journal of Personality, 87(1) ,115-145

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Peters, D., Calvo, R. A., Ryan, R. M. (2018) Designing for motivation, engagement and wellbeing in digital experience. Frontiers in Psychology, 9 ,797

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Roth, G.Shahar, B.-H.Zohar-Shefer, Y., Benita, M. (2018) Benefits of emotional integration and costs of emotional distancing. Journal of Personality, 86(6) ,919-934

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Slemp, G.R.Kern, M. L.Patrick, K. J., Ryan, R. M. (2018) Leader autonomy support in the workplace: A meta-analytic review. Motivation and Emotion, 42 ,706-724

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Adachi, P. J. C., Ryan, R. M.Frye, J.,McClurg, D. (2018) “I can’t wait for the next episode!” Investigating the motivational pull of television dramas through the lens of self-determination theory. Motivation Science, 4(1) ,78-94

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Halvari, A., Halvari, H., Williams, G. C., Deci, E. L. (2017) Predicting dental attendance from dental hygienists’ autonomy support and patients’ autonomous motivation: A randomized clinical trial. Psychology & Health, 32(2) ,127-144

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Rigby, C. S., Ryan, R. M. (2017) In L. Reinecke & M. B. Oliver (Eds.), Time wellspent? Motivation for entertainment media and its eudaimonic aspects through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. (pp. 34–48) New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. doi: 10.4324/9781315714752.ch3

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Di Domenico, S. I., Ryan, R. M. (2017) The emerging neuroscience of intrinsic motivation: A new frontier in self-determination research. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 11 ,145

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2017) Parenting, autonomy, and well-being: Speaking plainly about parenting. , Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness (pp. 348-350) New York, NY: Guilford.

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2017) Sport, physical activity, and physical education. In R. M. Ryan, & E. L. Deci., Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. (pp. 481-507) New York, NY: Guilford.

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Zougkou, K., Weinstein, N.Paulmann, S. (2017) ERP correlates of motivating voices: Quality of motivation and time-course matters. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 12(10) ,1687-1700

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Weinstein, N., Legate, N.Ryan, W. S.Sedikides, C. (2017) Autonomy support for conflictual and stigmatized identities: Effects on ownership and psychological health. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 64(5) ,584-599

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2017) Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. New York: Guilford Publishing

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Curren, R.Metzger, E. (2017) Living well now and in the future: Why sustainability matters. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

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Ryan, R. M.Hawley, P. H. (2016) Naturally good? Basic psychological needs and the proximal and evolutionary bases of human benevolence. In K. W. Brown and M. R. Leary (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of hypo-egoic phenomena. (pp. 205-222) New York: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199328079.013.14

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Ryan, R. M., Martela, F. (2016) In J. Vittersø (Ed.), Eudaimonia as a way of living: Connecting Aristotle with self-determination theory. (pp. 109 - 122) New York, NY: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-42445-3_7

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Martela, F.Ryan, R. M. (2016) The benefits of benevolence: Basic psychological needs, beneficence, and the enhancement of well-being. Journal of Personality, 84(6) ,750-764

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V. I.Wilson, S. L. (2016) Determinants and outcomes of motivation in health professions education: A systematic review based on self-determination theory. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 12 ,19

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Vasquez, A. C., Patall, E. A.Fong, C. J.Corrigan, A. S. (2016) Parent autonomy support, academic achievement, and psychosocial functioning: A meta-analysis of research. Educational Psychology Review, 28(3) ,605-644

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Pelletier, J. E., Joussemet, M. (2016) The benefits of supporting the autonomy of individuals with mild intellectual disabilities: An experimental study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(5) ,830-846

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Kanat-Maymon, Y., Roth, G., Assor, A.Raizer, A. (2016) Controlled by Love: The Harmful Relational Consequences of Perceived Conditional Positive Regard. Wiley Periodicals Journal of Personality, 84 ,446-460

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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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Schultz, P., Ryan, R. M. (2015) The "why," "what," and "how" of healthy self-regulation: Mindfulness and well-being from a self-determination theory perspective. In B. D. Ostafin, M. D. Robinson & B. P. Meier (Eds.), The “why,” “what,” and “how” of healthy self-regulation: Mindfulness and well-being from a self-determination theory perspective. , Handbook of mindfulness and self-regulation (pp. 81-94) New York, NY: Springer Science + Business Media.

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Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M.Van Petegem, S. (2015) Let us not throw out the baby with the bathwater: Applying the principle of universalism without uniformity to autonomy-supportive and controlling parenting. Child Development Perspectives, 9(1) ,44-49

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Mageau, G. A.Ranger, F., Joussemet, M., Koestner, R. (2015) Validation of the Perceived Parental Autonomy Support Scale (P-PASS). Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 47 ,251-262

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Chen, B.Vansteenkiste, M.Beyers, W., Boone, L.Deci, E. L. (2015) Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures. Motivation and Emotion, 39 ,216-236

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Wuyts, D.Chen, B.Vansteenkiste, M.Soenens, B. (2015) Social pressure and unfulfilled dreams among Chinese and Belgian parents: Two roads to controlling parenting via child-invested contingent self-esteem. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 46(9) ,1150-1168

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Evans, P. (2015) Self-determination theory: An approach to motivation in music education. Music Scientiae, 19(1) ,65-83

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Cerasoli, C. P.Nicklin, J. M.Ford, M. T. (2014) Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic incentives jointly predict performance: A 40-year meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 140(4) ,980-1008

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Van de Berghe, L., Vansteenkiste, M.Cardon, G.Kirk, D. (2014) Research on self-determination in physical education: Key findings and proposals for future research. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 1 ,97-121

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Lynch, M. F. (2014) In N. Weinstein (Ed.), Motivation in the client-counselor relationship. (pp. 317-333) New York, NY: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-017-8542-6_14

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Przybylski, A. K., Deci, E. L., Rigby, C. S., Ryan, R. M. (2014) Competence-impeding electronic games and players’ aggressive feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 106 ,441-457

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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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Legault, L.Inzlicht, M. (2013) Self-determination, self-regulation and the brain: Autonomy improves performance by enhancing neuroaffective responsiveness to self-regulation failure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105(1) ,123-138

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Knee, C. R.Hadden, Benjamin W.Porter, BenRodriguez, Lindsey M. (2013) Self-determination theory and romantic relationship processes. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 17 ,307-324

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Aelterman, N., Vansteenkiste, M.Van Keer, H.De Meyer, J. (2013) Development and evaluation of a training on need-supportive teaching in Physical Education: Qualitative and quantitative findings. Teaching and Teacher Education, 29 ,64-75

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Vansteenkiste, M., Ryan, R. M. (2013) On psychological growth and vulnerability: Basic psychological need satisfaction and need frustration as a unifying principle. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 23 ,263–280

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Kasser, T.Kanner, A. (2013) Psychology and Consumer Culture: The Struggle for a Good Life in a Materialistic World. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association

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Jang, H.Kim, E. J., Reeve, J. (2012) Longitudinal test of self-determination theory’s motivation mediation model in a naturally occurring classroom context. Journal of Educational Psychology, 104(4) ,1175–1188

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Ng, J. Y. Y., Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Deci, E. L. (2012) Self-determination theory applied to health contexts: A meta-analysis. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7 ,325-340

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Standage, M., Ryan, R. M. (2012) Self-determination theory and exercise motivation: Facilitating self-regulatory processes to support and maintain health and well-being. In G. C. Roberts & D. C. Treasure (Eds.), Advances in motivation in sport and exercise. (pp. 233-270) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

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Ntoumanis, N., (2012) A self-determination theory perspective on motivation in sport and physical education: Current trends and possible future research directions. In G. C. Roberts & D. C. Treasure (Eds.), Advances in motivation in sport and exercise. , Vol. 3 (pp. 91-128) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Mann, K. V.Custers, E. (2012) Have motivation theories guided the development and reform of medical education curricula? A review of the literature. Academic Medicine, 87(6) ,735-743

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Peng, W.Lin, J.Pfeiffer, K.Winn, B. (2012) Need satisfaction supportive game features as motivational determinants: An experimental study of a self-determination theory guided exergame. Media Psychology, 15 ,175-196

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Weinstein, N.Ryan, R. M.Deci, E. L. (2012) Motivation, meaning and wellness: A self-determination perspective on the creation and internalization of personal meanings and life goals. In P. T. P. Wang (Ed.), The human quest for meaning: Theories, research, and applications. (pp. 81-106) New York: Routledge Publishers. doi: 10.4324/9780203146286

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Cheon, S. H., Reeve, J.Moon, I. S. (2012) Experimentally based, longitudinally designed, teacher-focused intervention to help physical education teachers be more autonomy supportive toward their students. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 34(3) ,365-396

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Lynch, M. F. (2012) In L.L. Levers (Ed.), Theoretical contexts of trauma counseling. (pp. 47-58) NY, NY: Springer.

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Hagger, M. S., Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2011) Causality orientations moderate the undermining effect of rewards on intrinsic motivation. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 47 ,485-489

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Ryan, R. M., Lynch, M. F., Vansteenkiste, M., Deci, E. L. (2011) Motivation and autonomy in counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior change: A look at theory and practice. The Counseling Psychologist, 39 ,193-260

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Kusurkar, R. A.ten Cate, T. J.van Asperen, M.Croiset, G. (2011) Motivation as an independent and a dependent variable in medical education: A review of the literature. Medical Teacher, 33 ,e242–e262

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Eyal, O., Roth, G. (2011) Principals’ leadership and teachers’ motivation: Self-determination theory analysis. Journal of Educational Administration, 49(3) ,256-275

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Britton, P. C., Patrick, H.Wenzel, A., Williams, G. C. (2011) Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory with cognitive behavioural therapy to prevent suicide. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 18 ,16–27

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Ten Cate, T. J., Kusurkar, R. A., Williams, G. C. (2011) How self-determination theory can assist our understanding of the teaching and learning processes in medical education. AMEE Guide No. 59, Medical Teacher, 33:12 ,961-973

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Legault, L.Gutsell, J. N.Inzlicht, M. (2011) Ironic effects of anti-prejudice messages: How motivational interventions can reduce (but also increase) prejudice. Psychological Science, 22 ,1472-1477

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Rigby, C. S., Ryan, R. M. (2011) Glued to games: How video games draw us in and hold us spellbound. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger

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Weinstein, N.Ryan, R. M. (2010) When helping helps: Autonomous motivation for prosocial behavior and its influence on well-being for the helper and recipient. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 98(2) ,222-224

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Lynch, M. F., Vansteenkiste, M., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (2010) Autonomy as process and outcome: Revisiting cultural and practical issues in motivation for counseling. The Counseling Psychologist, 39(2) ,286-302

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Murayama, K.Matsumoto, M.Izuma, K.Matsumoto, K. (2010) Neural basis of the undermining effect of monetary reward on intrinsic motivation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 107(49) ,20911-20916

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Przybylski, A. K., Rigby, C. S., Ryan, R. M. (2010) A motivational model of video game engagement. Review of General Psychology, 14 ,154-166

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Grolnick, W. S.Pomerantz, E. M. (2009) Issues and challenges in studying parental control: Toward a new conceptualization. Child Development Perspectives, 3 ,165-170

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Weinstein, N.Przybylski, A. K., Ryan, R. M. (2009) Can nature make us more caring? Effects of immersion in nature on intrinsic aspirations and generosity. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35 ,1315-1329

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Weinstein, N., Brown, K. W., Ryan, R. M. (2009) A multi-method examination of the effects of mindfulness on stress attribution, coping, and emotional well-being. Journal of Research in Personality, 43 ,374-385

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Brown, K. W., Ryan, R. M.Creswell, J. D., Niemiec, C. P. (2008) In H. A. Wayment & J. J. Bauer (Eds.), Beyond me: Mindful responses to social threat. (pp. 75-84) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

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Ryan, R. M., Patrick, H., Deci, E. L., Williams, G. C. (2008) Facilitating health behaviour change and its maintenance: Interventions based on self-determination theory. The European Health Psychologist, 10 ,2-5

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Patall, E. A.Cooper, H.Robinson, J. C. (2008) The effects of choice on intrinsic motivation and related outcomes: A meta-analysis of research findings. Psychological Bulletin, 134 ,270-300

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Joussemet, M.Landry, R., Koestner, R. (2008) A self-determination theory perspective on parenting. Canadian Psychology, 49 ,194-200

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Joussemet, M.Vitaro, F.Barker, E. D.Cote, S. (2008) Controlling parenting and physical aggression during elementary school. Child Development, 79 ,411-425

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La Guardia, J. G., Patrick, H. (2008) Self-determination theory as a fundamental theory of close relationships. Canadian Psychology, 49 ,201-209

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Barnes, S.Brown, K. W.Krusemark, E.Campbell, W. K. (2007) The role of mindfulness in romantic relationship satisfaction and responses to relationship stress. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 33 ,482-500

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Kasser, T.Cohn, S.Kanner, A. D., Ryan, R. M. (2007) Some costs of American corporate capitalism: A psychological exploration of value and goal conflicts. Psychological Inquiry, 18 ,1-22

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Soenens, B., Vansteenkiste, M.Lens, W.Luyckx, K. (2007) Conceptualizing parental autonomy support: Adolescent perceptions of promoting independence versus promoting volitional functioning. Developmental Psychology, 43(3) ,633-646

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Patrick, H., Knee, C. R.Canevello, A.Lonsbary, C. (2007) The role of need fulfillment in relationship functioning and well-being: A self-determination theory perspective. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92 ,434-457

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Hagger, M. S., Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2007) Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in exercise and sport. Champaigne, IL: Human Kinetics

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Richard, R. M.Rigby, C. S.Przybylski, A. (2006) Motivational pull of video games: A self-determination theory approach. Motivation and Emotion, 30 ,347-365

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Williams, G. C., McGregor, H. A.Sharp, D., Levesque, C. S. (2006) Testing a self-determination theory intervention for motivating tobacco cessation: Supporting autonomy and competence in a clinical trial. Health Psychology, 25(1) ,91-101

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Deci, E. L., La Guardia, J. G., Moller, A. C.Scheiner, M. J. (2006) On the benefits of giving as well as receiving autonomy support: Mutuality in close friendships. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 32 ,313-327

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Brown, K. W., Ryan, R. M. (2003) The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84 ,822-848

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Ryan, R. M., Brown, K. W. (2003) Why we don’t need self-esteem: On fundamental needs, contingent love, and mindfulness. Psychological Inquiry, 14 ,71-76

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Chirkov, V. I., Ryan, R. M., Kim, Y.Kaplan, U. (2003) Differentiating autonomy from individualism and independence: A self-determination theory perspective on internalization of cultural orientations and well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84 ,97-110

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

Knee, C. R., Patrick, H.Vietor, N. A.Nanayakkara, A. (2002) Self-determination as growth motivation in romantic relationships. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28(5) ,609-619

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Kasser, T. (2002) The high price of materialism. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press

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Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M. (2000) The ‘what’ and ‘why’ of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11 ,227-268

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Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2000) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25 ,54-67

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Plant, E. A.Devine, P. G. (1998) Internal and external motivation to respond without prejudice. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 75 ,811-832

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Peters, D. (2022) Wellbeing supportive design – Research-based guidelines for supporting psychological wellbeing in user experience. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, Advance online publication

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