There is a definitive, universal list of intrinsic motivators
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Extensive research within Self-Determination Theory supports the existence of a core, universal framework of intrinsic psychological motivators—specifically autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
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Basic Psychological Needs Theory
2023 · cited by 97
Basic Psychological Needs Theory establishes a well-accepted, universal framework of intrinsic psychological needs consisting of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
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The Nature and the Conditions of Human Autonomy and Flourishing
2019 · cited by 67
Self-determination theory demonstrates that fundamental psychological propensities for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are universal drivers of human flourishing and motivation.
The Transdiagnostic Role of the Basic Psychological Needs in Psychopathology
2023 · cited by 9
Research highlights the transdiagnostic and foundational role that the satisfaction or frustration of basic psychological needs plays across diverse psychological conditions.
A Group-Conscious Approach to Basic Psychological Needs Theory
2023 · cited by 5
Studies on group-conscious approaches further reinforce the core framework of these three basic psychological needs across social contexts.
Mindfulness and the Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs
2023 · cited by 5
Mindfulness research aligns with self-determination theory by showing how present-moment awareness facilitates the fulfillment of these core intrinsic needs.
The Interplay between Basic Psychological Needs and Sleep in Self-Determination Theory
2023 · cited by 4
Investigations into basic psychological needs and physical states like sleep further support the pervasive and foundational nature of these intrinsic motivational drivers.