Definition: Self Determination theory is a broad framework for the study of human motivation and personality, it defines intrinsic and varied extrinsic sources of motivation and the roles they play in cognitive and social development and in individual differences. It focuses on autonomy, competence and relatedness and how they affect impact wellness within a setting.
Theory - selfdeterminationtheory.org. (2015). Retrieved November 16, 2015, from http://www.selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/
Application: This theory is important for community organizers to establish what will motivate community members to get involved with community development. Community members are agents of their own autonomy and will decide on their own whether or not they want to get involved in community change. Community organizers must be able to recognize what will motivate community members to get involved.
Adaptation: Self determination theory is used in mindfulness to make people aware and cognizant of what exactly it is they want and need to do in order to achieve that goal. Mindfulness always helps with stress management.
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