Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality ...

About 50 University of Michigan students and staff gathered in Palmer Commons Friday night for the 2025 Robert F. Berkhofer Jr. Lecture, an annual speaker event hosted by U-M Native American Studies.

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, ...

You probably know what it’s like to have a bad boss. You might even know what it’s like to be one. Certainly at work (and if life) nobody likes a micromanager, but a boss who can’t be bothered to ...

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 ...

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Developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by renowned psychologists Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan, self-determination theory explores the pivotal role of motivation in shaping human behavior, ...

Self-determination theory (SDT), originated by Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci, posits three basic psychological needs essential to well-being: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Autonomy ...

Competence and connection are two powerful tools to shape positive attitudes towards AI. The study employed the framework of Self-Determination Theory, which suggests that environments that support ...