Changing Behavior Using Self-Determination Theory
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Hagger, Martin S., Hankonen, Nelli, Chatzisarantis, Nikos L.D. and Ryan, Richard Michael. (2020). Changing Behavior Using Self-Determination Theory. In In Hagger, Martin S., Hankonen, Nelli, Cameron, Linda, Hamilton, Kyra and Lintunen, Taru (Ed.). The Handbook of Behavior Change pp. 104 Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108677318.008
Authors | Hagger, Martin S., Hankonen, Nelli, Chatzisarantis, Nikos L.D. and Ryan, Richard Michael |
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Editors | Hagger, Martin S., Hankonen, Nelli, Cameron, Linda, Hamilton, Kyra and Lintunen, Taru |
Abstract | Self-determination theory is a generalized theory of behavior that focuses on motivation quality and psychological need satisfaction as preeminent behavioral determinants. The theory distinguishes between autonomous and controlled forms of motivation. Autonomous motivation reflects willingly engaging in behaviors for self-endorsed reasons, whereas controlled motivation reflects engaging in behavior for externally or internally pressured or controlled reasons. Satisfaction of the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness is necessary for optimal functioning and well-being, and influences the form of motivation, autonomous or controlled, experienced by individuals when acting. Autonomous motivation is consistently related to sustained behavior change and adaptive outcomes. Interventions to promote autonomous motivation have targeted psychological need support provided by social agents (e.g., leaders, managers, teachers, health professionals), particularly autonomy need support. Interventions using need-supportive techniques have demonstrated efficacy in promoting autonomous motivation, behavior change, and adaptive outcomes. Research has identified behaviors displayed, and language used, by social agents, or communicated by other means, that support autonomous motivation. Autonomy-support training programs have been developed to train social agents to promote autonomous motivation and behavior change. Future research needs to examine the unique and interactive effects of specific autonomy-support techniques, provide further evidence for long-term efficacy, and examine “dose” effects and long-term efficacy. |
Keywords | intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; autonomous motivation ; controlled motivation; basic psychological needs ; autonomy support ; need support ; relatedness; competence ; internalization; locus of causality |
Page range | 104 |
119 | |
Year | 01 Jan 2020 |
Book title | The Handbook of Behavior Change |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
Series | Cambridge handbooks in psychology |
ISBN | 9781108496391 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108677318.008 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/handbook-of-behavior-change/changing-behavior-using-selfdetermination-theory/1AF1C57EEDD7062B6CAD5BC6193555ED |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
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2020 | |
Online | Jul 2020 |
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Deposited | 12 Aug 2024 |
Additional information | © Cambridge University Press 2020 |
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