The Oxford Handbook of Self-Determination Theory
Download or Read eBook The Oxford Handbook of Self-Determination Theory PDF written by Professor Emeritus of Psychology Richard M Ryan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-01-18 with total page 1249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Professor Emeritus of Psychology Richard M Ryan |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 1249 |
| Release | : 2023-01-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780197600047 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0197600042 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Self-Determination Theory by : Professor Emeritus of Psychology Richard M Ryan
Book excerpt: "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"--
