Real world contexts

• Self-determination theory


  Theory that has shown the importance of three basic needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) in real-world settings like workplace, education, and sports
• In the classroom


  1. Teachers encourage a culture of autonomy

  2. Teachers provide prompt feedback and stretch/challenge students to promote competence

  3. Students perceive others listening and responding to them to experience relatedness
• Avoiding excessive external rewards for actions students already enjoy

  Improves their internal desire for motivation
• Students more involved in setting educational goals

  More likely to experience intrinsic motivation and reach their goals
• In the workplace


  People who feel they can have a positive effect tend to feel more engaged and motivated<|>Organisations should encourage autonomy to enhance employees' well-being, productivity, and personal growth, and contribute to organisational effectiveness
• Managers/leaders helping employees develop self-determination

  1. Putting them in leadership roles

  2. Providing constructive feedback to build competence
• Offering too many extrinsic rewards

  Can diminish sense of autonomy, work becomes about obtaining the reward rather than loving what one does
• In competition


  Fostering self-determination can inspire individuals to excel, especially in competitive settings like sports where the stakes are high<|>Athletes driven to perform better if they believe they can overcome hurdles
• In a social setting


  Individuals attempting to forge close and affectionate relationships with others is likely to improve self-determination behaviours
• Building self-determination in social settings


  Actively seeking positive relationships that promote a positive environment/support (e.g. staff parties, team breakfast, going out with team, buying gifts for colleagues)