University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "Psychological Foundations of Autonomy and Burnout," authored by Julie A. Overbey, Ph.D., MSA, and Pamela Ann Gordon, ...

As Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization marks its 35th anniversary, we are launching a new series of “Reimagining Self-Determination” papers to help ...

The team conducted 16 in-depth interviews with students across multiple higher education institutions in Kazakhstan and applied thematic analysis to identify patterns in: determinants of distress, 2) ...

His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to ...

Dr. Edward L. Deci, a University of Rochester psychology professor, challenged traditional motivation theories and ...

Self-determination theory offered a new model of what a human being is. Behaviorists said motivation comes from outside, while SDT argued that the deepest motivation is intrinsic.

Objectives Providing peer support can benefit youth peer support workers (peers)et by supporting self-determination, recovery and resilience to self-stigma. There is a need to clarify the role of the ...

The accelerating expansion of the universe is usually explained by an invisible force known as dark energy. But a new study suggests this mysterious ingredient may not be necessary after all. Using an ...

Prioritizing mental and emotional well-being is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life, especially for Black women who often face unique societal pressures and expectations. Embracing natural ...

Abstract: The development of automated home energy management (HEM) and peer-to-peer energy trading mechanisms encourages a greater number of energy consumers to switch roles and become providers. To ...

ABSTRACT: With the acceleration of the popularization process of higher education, university organizational development is confronted with new challenges, such as the diversification of students’ ...

Self-affirmations – brief exercises in which people reflect on their core values, identity and positive traits – can increase people’s general well-being and make them happier in small but significant ...