HBHE600_2008_08_Self-Determination Theory

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Self-Determination

Theory


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Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

Ryan, R.M., & Deci, E.L. (2000). Self-Determination Theory and the facilitation ofintrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist,55(1): 68-78.

What are the essential nutriments for

positive motivation and experience thatenhance performance and well-being?


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Three essential psychological needs:

Perceived competence (self-efficacy) Autonomy (choice)

Relatedness (social environment)


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Degrees of Motivation

Amotivation

NonintentionalNonvaluing

Extrinsic

ComplianceExternal

rewards and

punishments

Introjected

Self-controlInternal

rewards and

punishments

Intrinsic

Personallyimportant

ValuedSatisfying

not care feel like you

were breaking

the rules

feel guilty feel

unsatisfied

If you didnt engage in behavior X, you would

Low self-efficacy

Low autonomy

Low relatedness

High self-efficacy

High autonomy

High relatedness

Individuals would tend to have


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Good parent Attractive

Good spouse/partner Disciplined

Good community member Responsible

Strong In control

Youthful Respected at work

Competent Athletic

Respected at home Not hypocritical

Spiritual Energetic

Successful Considerate

Popular Independent

Connecting Values with Behaviors


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Values

Behaviors


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Values

Intrinsic motivation

Behaviors


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Eat for Life Study

Tailoring on motivational predisposition 513 African American adults from HMOs in Atlanta and

Detroit

Three tailored newsletters

Outcome: fruit and vegetable intake

Moderator: preference for autonomy supportive vs.

directive communication



Tailoring on Motivation

Tina, based on your responses to our survey it sounds like you

Intrinsic: have some meaningful reasons for wanting to eat better. Youve told usthat eating fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy diet is [something youve

carefully thought about] and is [a key part of taking responsibility for your own

health].

Introjected: are often your own toughest critic when it comes to what you eat.Youve told us that you [wouldnt feel good about yourself/would feel guilty] if you

did not eat more fruit and vegetables.

Extrinsic: have strong relationships with other people who care about how you eat.Youve told us that eating more fruit and vegetables will help [prove to other

people/show your family] that you are leading a healthier life.



Preference for autonomy support:

In general, when it comes to my health I wouldrather an expert just tell me what I should do.


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F i g u r e 2 . I n t e r a c t i o n o f F & V C h a n g e * w i t h A u t o n o m y P r e f e r e n c e

1 . 0 7

0 . 4 3

0 . 6

0 . 6 4

0

0 . 2

0 . 4

0 . 6

0 . 8

1

1 . 2

C O N T R O L E X P E R I M E N T A L

Ch an ein F In tae(Ser in s)

H i g h

A u t o n o m y

< = 5

L o w

A u t o n o m y

> = 6


Preference for autonomy


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Sharing Pros

If I share

If I dont share

Cons

Ive done

something good

Ive done

something bad

Pros and Cons Matrix: Fruit Sharing


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Pros and Cons Matrix: Fruit Sharing

Sharing Pros

If I share

If I dont share

Cons

Ive done

something

good

I get more fruit

I get less fruit

Ive done

something bad


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Pros and Cons Matrix: Cigarette Smoking

Smoking Pros

If I dont

smoke

If I smoke

Cons

I wont die

Ill die


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Pros and Cons Matrix

Smoking Pros

If I dont

smoke

If I smoke

Cons

I wont die

Ill die


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Sex and

speed

No sex, no speed

Smoking Pros

If I dont

smoke

If I smoke

Cons

I wont die

Ill die


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Sharing Pros

If I share

If I dont share

Cons

I may hook

up with

Brittney

I get more

fruit

I get less fruit

I wont hook up

with Brittney

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