The "What" and "Why" of Goal Pursuits: Human Needs and the Self-Determination of Behavior

L. Deci, Edward; M. Ryan, Richard

doi:10.1207/s15327965pli1104_01

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The "What" and "Why" of Goal Pursuits: Human Needs and the Self-Determination of Behavior

Published in Psychological Inquiry • Oct 1, 2000

Authors:

Edward L. Deci

Richard M. Ryan

Abstract

Self-determination theory (SDT) maintains that an understanding of human motivation requires a consideration of innate psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. We discuss the SDT concept of needs as it relates to previous need theories, emphasizing that needs specify the necess...

Subject

Self-determination theory

Psychology

Autonomy

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