SDT
Macro theory of human motivation concerned with the development and functioning of personality during social contexts. Relates enjoyment with intrinsic motivation
humans are intrinsically motivated to engage in activities that satisfy three innate psychological needs:
- autonomy
- competence
- growing in skills
- relatedness
- To others
SDT is composed of 6 mini theories:
- Basic Psychological needs theory
- Cognitive evaluation theory
- Organismic integration theory
- Causality orientation theory
- Goal content theory
- Relationship motivation theory
See also: geronto aesthetics
