Self-Determination Theory Anthony F. Lang Jr. and offering useful syntheses of

and offering useful syntheses of long-standing debates

Liz Atkins is a lecturer and researcher in education at the University of Huddersfield

With a combination of the latest biological and social science research

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Self-Determination Theory Anthony F. Lang Jr. and offering useful syntheses ofSelf determination theory (SDT) provides a framework for understanding the factors that promote motivation and healthy psychological and behavioral functioning. In this authoritative work, the codevelopers of the theory comprehensively examine SDT's conceptual underpinnings (including its six mini theories), empirical evidence base, and practical applications across the lifespan. The volume synthesizes a vast body of research on how supporting or