Self-determination theory: basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness

I. Introduction

1. Self-determination theory: an introduction and overview

II. Philosophical and historical considerations

2. Organismic principles: historical perspectives on development and integration in living entities

3. Human autonomy: philosophical perspectives and the phenomenology of self

4. Psychological needs: varied concepts and a preliminary description of SDT's approach

III. The six mini-theories of self-determination theory

6. Cognitive evaluation theory, Part I: the effects of rewards, feedback, and other external events on intrinsic motivation

7. Cognitive evaluation theory, Part II: interpersonal and intrapersonal processes affecting intrinsic motivation

8. Organismic integration theory: internaization and the differentiation of extrinsic motivation

9. Causality orientations theory: Individual differences in, and priming of, motivational orientations

10. Basic psychological needs theory: satisfaction and frustration of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in relation to psychological wellness and full functioning

11. Goal contents theory: aspirations, life goals, and their varied consequences

12. Relationships motivation theory: the self in close relationships

IV. Motivation and human development in families, schools, and societies

13. Parenting and the facilitation of autonomy and well-being in development

14. Schools as contexts for learning and social development

15. Identity development, self-esteem, and authenticity

16. Development, basic psychological needs, and psychopathology

V. The application and practice of self-determination theory in multiple domains

17. Psychotherapy and behavior change: creating facilitating environments

18. Health care and patient need satisfaction: supporting maintained health behavior change

19. Sport, physical activity, and physical education

20. Motivation and need satisfaction in video games and virtual environments

21. Work and organizations: promoting wellness and productivity

VI. Basic Psychological needs in pervasive social contexts

22. Pervasive social influences, Part I: cultural contexts

23. Pervasive social influences, Part II: Economic and political systems

24. On basic needs and human natures: altruism, aggression, and the bright and dark sides of human motivation.