Author : Professor Emeritus of Psychology Richard M Ryan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1249 pages
File Size : 14,15 MB
Release : 2023-01-18
Category : Autonomy (Psychology)
ISBN : 0197600042
Book Description
"Self-determination theory (SDT) represents a comprehensive framework for the study of human motivation, personality development and wellness as evidenced by the breadth and variety of chapters in this handbook. In introducing this collection, we review the basic assumptions, philosophy of science, methods, and mission of SDT. We also provide a brief history of SDT, linking various developments within the theory to the contributions found in this volume. Finally, we attempt to place SDT within the landscape of past and contemporary theoretical psychology, as well as modern historical and cultural developments, in part explaining the continued growth of SDT's basic research and real-world applications"--