There is a definitive, universal list of intrinsic motivators
Extensive research within Self-Determination Theory supports the existence of a core, universal framework of intrinsic psychological motivators—specifically autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
The claim posits the existence of a definitive, universal list of intrinsic motivators. Multiple high-quality sources, particularly within Self-Determination Theory (such as papers [0], [1], [4], [5], [6], and [8]), robustly support the established framework identifying autonomy, competence, and relatedness as universal basic psychological needs. No papers presented refute this theoretical consensus, leading to a verdict of SUPPORTED.
Maarten Vansteenkiste, Bart Soenens, Richard M. Ryan. Basic Psychological Needs Theory. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197600047.013.5
Basic Psychological Needs Theory establishes a well-accepted, universal framework of intrinsic psychological needs consisting of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
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Richard M. Ryan, William S. Ryan, Stefano I. Di Domenico, Edward L. Deci. The Nature and the Conditions of Human Autonomy and Flourishing. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190666453.013.6
Self-determination theory demonstrates that fundamental psychological propensities for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are universal drivers of human flourishing and motivation.
Jolene van der Kaap-Deeder. The Transdiagnostic Role of the Basic Psychological Needs in Psychopathology. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197600047.013.43
Research highlights the transdiagnostic and foundational role that the satisfaction or frustration of basic psychological needs plays across diverse psychological conditions.
Frank J. Kachanoff. A Group-Conscious Approach to Basic Psychological Needs Theory. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197600047.013.56
Studies on group-conscious approaches further reinforce the core framework of these three basic psychological needs across social contexts.
Polina Beloborodova, Kirk Warren Brown. Mindfulness and the Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197600047.013.9
Mindfulness research aligns with self-determination theory by showing how present-moment awareness facilitates the fulfillment of these core intrinsic needs.
Rachel Campbell, Maarten Vansteenkiste. The Interplay between Basic Psychological Needs and Sleep in Self-Determination Theory. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197600047.013.38
Investigations into basic psychological needs and physical states like sleep further support the pervasive and foundational nature of these intrinsic motivational drivers.
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