Abstract:Self-determination Theory (SDT) has an organismic and dialectical framework for the study of personality growth and development. From SDT’s perspective, individuals are prone to develop towards an active and integrative way. Therefore, there are three basic needs that must be satisfied: autonomy, relatedness and competence. Through the association between personal characteristics and the satisfaction of needs development and integration will be allowed. This paper will discuss SDT precepts and how the satisfac… Show more
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