scholarly journals Toward a Social Psychology of Authenticity: Exploring Within-Person Variation in Autonomy, Congruence, and Genuineness Using Self-Determination Theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Ryan ◽  
Richard M. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Relational Context ◽  
Identity Disclosure ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Big 5 Personality

Authenticity entails autonomy, congruence, and genuineness. In this article, we use a self-determination theory framework to discuss a critical aspect of social environments that facilitates these aspects of authenticity, namely the experience of autonomy support. Although authenticity is often studied as a trait or individual difference, we review research demonstrating that authenticity varies within individuals and predicts variations in well-being. Next, we show that perceiving autonomy support within a relational context is associated with people feeling more authentic and more like their ideal selves and displaying constellations of Big 5 personality traits indicative of greater wellness in that context. To explore another important part of authenticity, being genuine in interactions with others, we review evidence linking autonomy support to situational variation in identity disclosure among lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. This research suggests that perceiving autonomy support within a context or relationship helps lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals be more open about their sexual orientation and identity, which in turn affords greater opportunities for the satisfaction of not only autonomy, but competence and relatedness needs as well, facilitating well-being. We conclude by highlighting future directions in the study of authenticity’s dynamic nature, and the importance of the situation in its expression and its relation to well-being.

scholarly journals Autonomy support in the aquatic motivational healthy program through the SDT

Motricidade ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
Ricardo Zazo Sánchez-Mateos ◽  
Juan Antonio Moreno Murcia
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Behavioral Measures ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to test an aquatic motivation healthy program based on the self determination theory (SDT), using a quasi-experimental study. The research data come from different physical, psycho-social and behavioral measures made on 49 women. The sample was divided into two groups, an experimental group consisting of 28 women (M= 43.64; SD= 12.06), with an average experience of 3.05 years, and a control group composed of 21 women (M= 47.14; SD= 10.01), with an average experience of 2.29 years doing physical exercise in an aquatic environment in a large Spanish city. After the intervention with a program based on the SDT and instructor’s autonomy support, both groups perceived physical benefits for health, but the experimental group perceived a better instructor’s autonomy support, a better relationship with others and a greater psychological well-being among the practitioners. The information offered in this study may be of interest to promote for instructor part, these type the aquatic physical exercise programs in favor of the population’s health.

scholarly journals Autonomy Support, Need Satisfaction, and Motivation for Support Among Adults With Intellectual Disability: Testing a Self-Determination Theory Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noud Frielink ◽  
Carlo Schuengel ◽  
Petri J. C. M. Embregts
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Level Of Functioning

Abstract The tenets of self-determination theory as applied to support were tested with structural equation modelling for 186 people with ID with a mild to borderline level of functioning. The results showed that (a) perceived autonomy support was positively associated with autonomous motivation and with satisfaction of need for autonomy, relatedness, and competence; (b) autonomous motivation and need satisfaction were associated with higher psychological well-being; (c) autonomous motivation and need satisfaction statistically mediated the association between autonomy support and well-being; and (d) satisfaction of need for autonomy and relatedness was negatively associated with controlled motivation, whereas satisfaction of need for relatedness was positively associated with autonomous motivation. The self-determination theory provides insights relevant for improving support for people with intellectual disability.

Does autonomy support matter for intern well-being in Malaysia? A self-determination theory approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manli Gu ◽  
Li Liu ◽  
Ester Ellen Trees Bolt
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
The West ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Autonomy Support

PurposeResearch has shown that autonomy support is a powerful predictor of employee well-being in the West. Despite this importance in the West, the role of autonomy in relation to employee well-being remains relatively understudied in other contexts, such as Malaysia. This is presumably so due to the assumption that employees in a country of excessive hierarchy, like Malaysia, do not value autonomy. Drawing on self-determination theory (SDT), this paper aims to investigate the relationship between employee perceived autonomy support and well-being in the context of Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThe authors propose that employee-perceived autonomy support is positively related to employee well-being (measured as work engagement and emotional exhaustion) mediated by basic psychological need satisfaction. The authors also hypothesize that the positive relationship is even stronger when employees are less autonomy-oriented. The authors tested this moderated mediation model using a survey of 125 interns in Malaysia.FindingsThe results provide strong evidence for the mediating role of need satisfaction when intern well-being is measured as work engagement, while the evidence is less conclusive when employee well-being is measured as emotional exhaustion. Moreover, the moderating effect of autonomy orientation is insignificant.Originality/valueThis paper enhances understanding of the cross-culture applicability of SDT and thereby provided a nuanced understanding of the boundary conditions of autonomy support.

Bienestar psicológico y motivación en hockeystas amateurs, que estudian/trabajan y deben cumplir con una rutina de alto rendimiento para representar a Chile en el hockey césped. / Psychological wellbeing and motivation in amateur hockeystas, while ...

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (05) ◽  
pp. 19-45
Author(s):  
María Camila Cabargas Fernández
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

En este estudio se pretende describir el bienestar psicológico y la motivación de hockystas amateurs que estudian/trabajan y deben cumplir con una rutina de alto rendimiento para representar a Chile en el hockey césped. Para ello se indagó en el bienestar psicológico desde la perspectiva de Ryff, y en la motivación desde la Teoría de la Autodeterminación (TAD) de Deci y Ryan. Tras la compleja realidad a la que se enfrentan diariamente los deportistas de la muestra, es que surge el interés por conocer las variables psicológicas mencionadas anteriormente. Teniendo en cuenta que pudieran estar relacionadas a través de las diferentes dimensiones que las componen. Por lo tanto, al potenciar algunas de estas dimensiones se estaría influyendo tanto en el bienestar psicológico como en la motivación de los deportistas, lo que nos ayudaría a describir como es el bienestar psicológico y la motivación de estos. This study aims to describe psychological wellbeing and motivation in amateur hockey players who study/work and must obey to a high performance routine to represent Chile in field hockey. Wellbeing approaches made by Ryff were considered for this research, as well as self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan) to investigate motivation. After the complex reality this amateur hockey players face every day, it becomes interesting to study the psychological variables mentioned above. Believing that they could be related through different dimensions that compose them. Therefore, when you maximize the dimensions of both theories, it would be directly influencing the psychological well-being and motivation of athletes, this could help us to describe psychological well-being and motivation of them.

A self-determination theory perspective on customer participation in service development

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 511-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Engström ◽  
Mattias Elg
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Customer Participation ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore what motivates patients to participate in service development and how participation may influence their well-being. Health-care providers are increasingly adopting practices of customer participation in such activities to improve their services. Design/methodology/approach – This paper builds on an analysis of data from a service development project in which lung cancer patients contributed by sharing their ideas and experiences through diaries. Out of the 86 lung cancer patients who were invited to participate, 20 agreed to participate and 14 fully completed the task. The study builds on participants’ contributions, in-depth interviews with six participants and the reasons patients gave for not participating. Findings – This paper identifies a number of motives: non-interest in participating, restitution after poor treatment, desire for contact with others, volunteerism, desire to make a contribution and the enjoyment of having a task to complete. A self-determination theory perspective was adopted to show how the need to satisfy basic human needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness determines if and how patients participate. Participation may have important benefits for patients, especially an improved sense of relatedness. Practical implications – Service providers must be prepared to meet different patient needs in service development, ranging from the need to express strong distress to expressing creativity. By understanding the dynamics of motivation and well-being, organizers may achieve better results in terms of improved services and in patient well-being. Originality/value – This study makes a significant contribution to the study of customer participation in service development, especially in relation to health care, by offering a self-determination-based typology for describing different styles of patient participation.

scholarly journals Romantic Partner Behaviours as Social Context: Measuring Six Dimensions of Relationships

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy H. Ducat ◽  
Melanie J. Zimmer-Gembeck
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Quality Measures ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Romantic Partner ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Distributional Properties ◽  
High Internal Consistency

AbstractA new measure, Partner Behaviours as Social Context (PBSC), was developed and tested in two studies (N = 215, N = 316) and tested as a correlate of psychological wellbeing in a third (N = 157). Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000) and related research has suggested that there are six important dimensions of partner behaviours, which should be associated with individual psychological need fulfilment, wellbeing and development. Three of these dimensions are positive, including warmth, or provision of love/affection; autonomy support, or supporting a partner's decisions; and structure, or being consistent and reliable. Three of these dimensions are negative, namely rejection, or ignoring/being hostile to a partner; coercion, or being controlling/demanding; and chaos, or unpredictability. Factor analysis supported the six-dimensional construct. The six PBSC dimensions, positive and negative subscales and total score had good distributional properties, high internal consistency, related as expected to other relationship quality measures, and diverged from most personality constructs. All PBSC scales were related to wellbeing, with some behaviours more related than others. For example, coercion was strongly associated with compromised wellbeing, while warmth showed weak, positive associations with positive functioning. The PBSC is expected to have utility in both research and clinical settings.

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