I. Introduction
1. Self-Determination Theory: An Introduction and Overview
II. Philosophical and Historical Considerations
2. Organismic Principles: Historical Perspectives on Development and
Integration in Living Entities
3. Human Autonomy: Philosophical Perspectives and the Phenomenology of Self
4. Psychological Needs: Varied Concepts and a Preliminary Description of
Self-Determination Theory's Approach
5. A Brief History of Intrinsic Motivation
III. The Six Mini-Theories of Self-Determination Theory
6. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Part I: The Effects of Rewards, Feedback,
and Other External Events on Intrinsic Motivation
7. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, Part II: Interpersonal and Intrapersonal
Processes Affecting Intrinsic Motivation
8. Organismic Integration Theory: Internalization and the Differentiation
of Extrinsic Motivation
9. Causality Orientations Theory: Individual Differences in, and Priming
of, Motivational Orientations
10. Basic Psychological Needs Theory: Satisfaction and Frustration of
Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in Relation to Psychological Wellness
and Full Functioning
11. Goal Contents Theory: Aspirations, Life Goals, and Their Varied
Consequences
12. Relationships Motivation Theory: The Self in Close Relationships
IV. Motivation and Human Development in Families, Schools, and Societies
13. Parenting and the Facilitation of Autonomy and Well-Being in
Development
14. Schools as Contexts for Learning and Social Development
15. Identity Development, Self-Esteem, and Authenticity
16. Development, Basic Psychological Needs, and Psychopathology
V. The Application and Practice of Self-Determination Theory in Multiple
Domains
17. Psychotherapy and Behavior Change: Creating Facilitating Environments
18. Health Care and Patient Need Satisfaction: Supporting Maintained Health
Behavior Change
19. Sport, Physical Activity, and Physical Education
20. Motivation and Need Satisfaction in Video Games and Virtual
Environments
21. Work and Organizations: Promoting Wellness and Productivity
VI. Basic Psychological Needs in Pervasive Social Contexts
22. Pervasive Social Influences, Part I: Cultural Contexts
23. Pervasive Social Influences, Part II: Economic and Political Systems
24. On Basic Needs and Human Natures: Altruism, Aggression, and the Bright
and Dark Sides of Human Motivation
A Very Brief Epilogue
References
Author Index
Subject Index
