Deci, Edward L.

Self‐Regulation and the Problem of Human Autonomy: Does Psychology Need Choice, Self‐Determination, and Will?

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2006) · Journal of Personality

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsBehavioral Health and Interventions

Cited by 1,642

Extrinsic Rewards and Intrinsic Motivation in Education: Reconsidered Once Again

Deci, E. L., Koestner, R., & Ryan, R. M. (2001) · Review of Educational Research

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsEducation, Achievement, and Giftedness

Cited by 1,596

Within-person variation in security of attachment: A self-determination theory perspective on attachment, need fulfillment and well-being

La Guardia, J. G., Ryan, R. M., Couchman, C. E., & Deci, E. L. (2000) · Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Attachment and Relationship DynamicsMotivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Cited by 1,571

The empirical exploration of intrinsic motivational processes

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1980) · Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsEducation, Achievement, and Giftedness

Cited by 1,352

The Darker and Brighter Sides of Human Existence: Basic Psychological Needs as a Unifying Concept

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000) · Psychological Inquiry

Human Behavior and MotivationMotivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Cited by 1,344

Inner resources for school achievement: Motivational mediators of children's perceptions of their parents.

Grolnick, W. S., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (1991) · Journal of Educational Psychology

Parental Involvement in EducationEducation, Achievement, and Giftedness

Cited by 1,186

A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological health

Ntoumanis, N., Ng, J. Y. Y., Prestwich, A., Quested, E., Hancox, J. E., Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M., Lonsdale, C., & Williams, G. C. (2021) · Health Psychology Review

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsBehavioral Health and Interventions

Cited by 1,154

The Independent Effects of Goal Contents and Motives on Well-Being: It’s Both What You Pursue and Why You Pursue It

Sheldon, K. M., Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., & Kasser, T. (2004) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionMotivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Cited by 981

Revitalization through Self-Regulation: The Effects of Autonomous and Controlled Motivation on Happiness and Vitality

Nix, G. A., Ryan, R. M., Manly, J. B., & Deci, E. L. (1999) · Journal of Experimental Social Psychology

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Cited by 749

A self-determination theory approach to psychotherapy: The motivational basis for effective change.

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2008) · Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychotherapy Techniques and Applications

Cited by 629

On the importance of self-determination for intrinsically-motivated behavior

Zuckerman, M., Porac, J., Lathin, D., & Deci, E. L. (1978) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsFree Will and Agency

Cited by 623

Nature and autonomy: An organizational view of social and neurobiological aspects of self-regulation in behavior and development

RYAN, R. M., KUHL, J., & DECI, E. L. (1997) · Development and Psychopathology

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentMotivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Cited by 622

Testing a Self-Determination Theory Process Model for Promoting Glycemic Control Through Diabetes Self-Management.

Williams, G. C., McGregor, H. A., Zeldman, A., Freedman, Z. R., & Deci, E. L. (2004) · Health Psychology

Diabetes Management and EducationMotivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Cited by 590

Elements of the Competitive Situation that Affect Intrinsic Motivation

Reeve, J., & Deci, E. L. (1996) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsEducation, Achievement, and Giftedness

Cited by 531

The path taken: Consequences of attaining intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations in post-college life

Niemiec, C. P., Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2009) · Journal of Research in Personality

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Cited by 509

Human Autonomy

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1995) · Efficacy, Agency, and Self-Esteem

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPersonality Traits and Psychology

Cited by 483

Ego-involved persistence: When free-choice behavior is not intrinsically motivated

Ryan, R. M., Koestner, R., & Deci, E. L. (1991) · Motivation and Emotion

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsEducation, Achievement, and Giftedness

Cited by 459

The American dream in Russia: Extrinsic aspirations and well-being in two cultures

Ryan, R. M., Chirkov, V. I., Little, T. D., Sheldon, K. M., Timoshina, E., & Deci, E. L. (1999) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Psychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionCultural Differences and Values

Cited by 450

When rewards compete with nature

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000) · Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsHuman Behavior and Motivation

Cited by 435

Motivation and Autonomy in Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Behavior Change: A Look at Theory and Practice 1ψ7

Ryan, R. M., Lynch, M. F., Vansteenkiste, M., & Deci, E. L. (2011) · The Counseling Psychologist

Psychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsCounseling Practices and Supervision

Cited by 429

Extrinsic Life Goals and Health‐Risk Behaviors in Adolescents1

Williams, G. C., Hedberg, V. A., Cox, E. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000) · Journal of Applied Social Psychology

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Cited by 423

Autonomy and Need Satisfaction in Close Relationships: Relationships Motivation Theory

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2014) · Human Motivation and Interpersonal Relationships

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsAttachment and Relationship Dynamics

Cited by 418

The hidden costs of rewards

Deci, E. L. (1976) · Organizational Dynamics

Employee Performance and ManagementEmployee Performance and Motivation

Cited by 409

When Trying to Win: Competition and Intrinsic Motivation

Deci, E. L., Betley, G., Kahle, J., Abrams, L., & Porac, J. (1981) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsExperimental Behavioral Economics Studies

Cited by 354