What Really Motivates Us
What really motivates us? Humans have pondered this question for decades. Is it money, power, and fame? Or rather fear and punishment? Psychologists’ answers have varied, along with a broad transformation in prevailing views. Developed by Richard Ryan and Edward Deci nearly four decades ago, self-determination theory (SDT) has become one of the most widely accepted theories of human motivation in contemporary behavioral science.
Content: Article | Author: Sandra Knispel | Source: University of Rochester | Subjects: Human Resources, Motivation, Organizational Behavior
Sandra Knispel
Developed by [Richard] Ryan and [Edward] Deci nearly four decades ago, self-determination theory (SDT) has become one of the most widely accepted theories of human motivation in contemporary behavioral science. The evidence-based theory holds that all humans have a basic need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. In a nutshell: Research by the pair (and inspired by them) suggests that we need to feel that we … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Sandra Knispel | Source: University of Rochester | Subject: Management