SLIDE 29 SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY
- According to SDT humans have basic psychological needs for autonomy
(feeling fully volitional or free to engage in a behavior), perceived competence (feeling effective in one’s actions), and relatedness (feeling safe and cared for in
- ne’s interpersonal relationships).
- When these needs are supported, patients’ participation in treatment will be
more autonomous and less controlled.
- Autonomous motivation is characterized by perceptions of valued benefits and
a willingness to participate.
- In contrast, controlled motivation in the healthcare domain typically involves
patient engagement in treatment due to external pressure, coercion, or feelings
- f guilt.
- more autonomously motivated behaviors leads to greater psychological well-
being and long-term behavioral persistence.