Self-determination theory offered a new model of what a human being is. Behaviorists said motivation comes from outside, while SDT argued that the deepest motivation is intrinsic.

Self-determination theory (SDT) is one of the most well established and powerful approaches to well-being in psychological research literature. Yet it doesn't seem to have broken through into popular ...

Why do you do the things you do? Why did you brush your teeth this morning, go to work, or click on this post? And is it possible to change the way you behave? Motivation underlies all of our behavior ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, ...

Khaberni - When weekdays are filled with necessary routine tasks, it is easy for a person to lose sight of the bigger picture. They wake up, go to work or school, take care of their family affairs, ...

A new study co-authored by MaryAnn Demchak, Ph.D. BCBA-D, professor of special education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Brianna Grumstrup, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education at ...

Objectives Providing peer support can benefit youth peer support workers (peers)et by supporting self-determination, recovery and resilience to self-stigma. There is a need to clarify the role of the ...