A1 Journal article (refereed)
Self-enactable techniques to influence basic psychological needs and regulatory styles within self-determination theory : An expert opinion study (2023)

Knittle, K., Fidrich, C., & Hankonen, N. (2023). Self-enactable techniques to influence basic psychological needs and regulatory styles within self-determination theory : An expert opinion study. Acta Psychologica, 240, Article 104017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.104017

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Knittle, Keegan; Fidrich, Christin; Hankonen, Nelli

Journal or series: Acta Psychologica

ISSN: 0001-6918

eISSN: 1873-6297

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 07/09/2023

Volume: 240

Article number: 104017

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication country: Netherlands

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.104017

Research data link: https://osf.io/4gwj9/

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/89084

Abstract

While a large body of research on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) has identified characteristics of social environments that are conducive to optimal motivation, research has scarcely considered what individuals might themselves do to optimize motivation. Using the compendium of self-enactable techniques, this expert opinion study aimed to identify conceptual linkages between 123 self-enactable techniques and nine core SDT constructs. International scholars (n = 67) judged a block-randomized subset of 30–40 self-enactable techniques for their likely impacts on SDT constructs. Theoretically plausible linkages between self-enactable techniques and SDT constructs are visualized as a network. Seven techniques (i.e., Brainstorm options, Goal integration, Support others, Find meaning in target behaviour, Associate identity with changed behaviour, Valued self-identity, and Emphasize autonomy) were adjudged as having potential beneficial impacts on five or more SDT constructs. Interventions requiring participant engagement, for example self-management or lifestyle counseling, will benefit from a better understanding of motivation self-management.

Keywords: motivation (mental objects); objectives; behaviour; behavioural psychology; basic needs

Free keywords: self-determination theory; motivation; goals; basic psychological needs; behaviour change

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VIRTA submission year: 2023

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