Meta-Analysis

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

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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Mossman, L. H.Slemp, G. R.Lewis, K. J.Colla, R. H. (2022) Autonomy support in sport and exercise settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Advance Online ,1-24

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Good, V.Hughes, D. E.Kirca, A. H.McGrath, S. (2022) A self‐determination theory‐based meta‐analysis on the differential effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on salesperson performance. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 50 ,586-614

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Haines, J. E.Schutte, N. S. (2022) Parental conditional regard: A meta-analysis. Journal of Adolescence, Advance online publication

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Bradshaw, E. L.Conigrave, J. H.Steward, B. A.Ferber, K. A. (2022) A meta-analysis of the dark side of the American dream: Evidence for the universal wellness costs of prioritizing extrinsic over intrinsic goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Advance online publication

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Bureau, J. S.Howard, J. L.Chong, J. X. Y., Guay, F. (2022) Pathways to student motivation: A meta-analysis of antecedents of autonomous and controlled motivations. Review of Educational Research, 92(1) ,46-72

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Rhodes, R. E.Boudreau, P., Weman-Josefsson, K. (2021) Mediators of physical activity behavior change interventions among adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Psychology Review, 15(2) ,272–286

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Stanley, P.Schutte, N. S.Phillips, W. J. (2021) A meta-analytic investigation of the relationship between basic psychological need satisfaction and affect. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 5(1) ,1-16

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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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Hagger, M. S.Hamilton, K. (2021) General causality orientations in self-determination theory: Meta-analysis and test of a process model. European Journal of Personality, 35(5) ,710–735

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Howard, J. L.Bureau, J., Guay, F.Chong, J. X. Y. (2021) Student motivation and associated outcomes: A meta-analysis from self-determination theory. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 16(6) ,1300-1323

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Gleeson, J. F. M.Eleftheriadis, D.Santesteban-Echarri, O.Koval, P. (2021) Positive and meaningful lives: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of eudaimonic well‐being in first‐episode psychosis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 15(5) ,1072-1091

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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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Sheeran, P.Wright, C. E.Avishai, A.Villegas, M. E. (2020) Self-determination theory interventions for health behavior change: Meta-analysis and meta-analytic structural equation modeling of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 88, No. 8 ,726-737

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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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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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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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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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Donald, J. N.Sahdra, B. K.Van Zanden, B.Duineveld, J. J. (2019) Does your mindfulness benefit others? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between mindfulness and prosocial behavior. British Journal of Psychology, 110 ,101-125

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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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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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Y, Shi, Levesque, C. S.Maeda, Y. (2018) General need for autonomy and subjective wellbeing: A meta-analysis of studies in the US and East Asia. Journal of Happiness Studies, 19(6) ,1863-1882

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Teixeira, D.Marques, M.Palmeira, A. (2018) Associations between affect, basic psychological needs and motivation in physical activity contexts: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Revista Iberoamericana de Psicologia Del Ejercicio y el Deporte, 13(2) ,225-233

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Howard, J., Gagné, M.Bureau, J. (2017) Testing a continuum structure of self-determined motivation: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 143 ,1346-1377

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Steingut, R., Patall, E. A.Trimble, S. (2017) The effect of rationale on motivation and performance outcomes: A meta-analysis. Motivation Science, 3(1) ,19-50

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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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Cerasoli, C. P.Nicklin, J. M.Nassrelgrgawi, A. S. (2016) Performance, incentives, and needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness: A meta-analysis. Motivation and Emotion, 40(6) ,781-813

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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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Owen, K. B.Parker, P. D.Van Zanden, B.MacMillan, F. (2016) Physical activity and school engagement in youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Educational Psychologist, 51(2) ,129-145

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Liu, D.Jiang, K.Shalley, C. E.Keem, S. (2016) Motivational mechanisms of employee creativity: A meta-analytic examination and theoretical extension of the creativity literature. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 137 ,236-263

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Curran, T.Hill, A.P.Appleton, P.R., Vallerand, R. J. (2015) The psychology of passion: A meta-analytical review of a decade of research on intrapersonal outcomes. Motivation and Emotion, 39(5) ,631-655

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Taylor, G.Jungert, T., Mageau, G. A.Schattke, K. (2014) A self-determination theory approach to predicting school achievement over time: The unique role of intrinsic motivation. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 39 ,342-358

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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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Dittmar, H.Bond, R.Hurst, M., Kasser, T. (2014) The relationship between materialism and personal well-being: A meta-analysis. Personality Processes And Individual Differences, 107(5) ,879-924

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Hurst, M.Dittmar, H.Bond, R., Kasser, T. (2013) The relationship between materialistic values and environmental attitudes and behaviors: A meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 36 ,257-269

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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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Guerin, EvaBales, ElenaSweet, Shane N., Fortier, M. S. (2012) A meta-analysis of the influence of gender on self-determination theory’s motivational regulations for physical activity. Canadian Psychology, 53 ,291-300

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Su, Y. L., Reeve, J. (2011) A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of intervention programs designed to support autonomy. Educational Psychology Review, 23(1) ,159-188

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Twenge, J. M.Gentile, B.DeWall, C. N.Ma, D. (2010) Birth cohort increases in psychopathology among young Americans, 1938-2007: A cross-temporal meta-analysis of the MMPI. Clinical Psychology Review, 30 ,145–154

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Hagger, M. S., Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2009) Integrating the theory of planned behaviour and self-determination theory in health behaviour: A meta-analysis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 14 ,275-302

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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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Chatzisarantis, N. L., Hagger, M. S.Biddle, S. J. H.Smith, B. (2003) A meta-analysis of perceived locus on causality in exercise, sport, and physical education contexts. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 25 ,284-306

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Deci, E. L., Koestner, R., Ryan, R. M. (1999) A meta-analytic review of experiments examining the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 125 ,627-668

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Rawsthorne, L  J.Elliot, A. J. (1999) Achievement goals and intrinsic motivation: A meta-analytic review. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 3 ,326-344

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Utman, C. H. (1997) Performance effects of motivational state: A meta-analysis. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 1 ,170-182

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Sheeran, P.Wright, C. E.Avishai, A.Villegas, M. E. (2020) Self-determination theory interventions for health behavior change: Meta-analysis and meta-analytic structural equation modeling of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 88, No. 8 ,726-737

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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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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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Su, Y. L., Reeve, J. (2011) A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of intervention programs designed to support autonomy. Educational Psychology Review, 23(1) ,159-188

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