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Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a theory of human motivation and personality that proposes that people have innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and that these needs influence the direction, intensity, and persistence of behavior. According to SDT, when these needs are met, people experience greater well-being and personal growth, and are more likely to engage in activities that are personally meaningful and beneficial. SDT is widely used in research and practice in fields such as education, health, sport, and organizational behavior.
Organismic integration theory is one of the five "mini-theories" that are part of self-determination theory. It provides a framework for describing forms of motivation from motivation to intrinsic motivation and how external forms of motivation move to become more internalized. The other mini-theory is psychological needs theory. The three psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are essential human needs and move individuals towards greater internalization of motivations.
Extrinsic Motivation (We still don't really enjoy the activity itself)
Adapted from Ryan & Deci 2000, figure 1 and notes, pages 72-74
How would you position your motivation for this Wikipedia project?
Consider how you might increase one of the 3 nutrients for intrinsic motivation according to Deci and Ryan?