self-determination theory (SDT)

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self-determination theory (SDT)
looking at well-being through the lens of
self-determination theory www.psych.rochester.ed
u/SDT

• SDT is a general theory of motivation
  personality that has evolved over the past three
  decades
• SDT suggests humans, like plants or other
  animals, intrinsically strive for need
  satisfaction flourishing
• social contexts can support or thwart this need
  striving with major effects for health
  well-being

Deci, E. L. and R. M. Ryan (1985). Intrinsic
motivation and self-determination in human
behavior. New York, Plenum. Deci, E. L. and R.
M. Ryan (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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three key psychological needs

• a basic need (whether physiological or
  psychological) is defined as an energizing state
  that, if satisfied, promotes health well-being
  but, if not satisfied, contributes to pathology
  and ill-being
• autonomy, competence relatedness are three key
  basic psych-ological needs how they can best be
  satisfied will vary with indi-vidual strengths,
  life stage, social context, and culture
• personal goals that lead to satisfaction of these
  three basic needs will promote well-being, but
  individuals due to broad societal conditioning
  and personal life history may well strive for
  goals that do not satisfy these needs or enhance
  their well-being

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