1. Self-Determination Theory: Metatheory, Methods, and Meaning

Theoretical Foundations: The Six Mini-Theories of SDT

2. Cognitive Evaluation Theory: The Seedling That Keeps Self-Determination Theory Growing

3. Organismic Integration Theory: A Theory of Regulatory Styles, Internalization, Integration, and Human Functioning in Society

4. Basic Psychological Needs Theory: A Conceptual and Empirical Review of Key Criteria

5. Causality Orientations Theory: SDT’s Forgotten Mini-Theory

6. Causes, Costs, and Caveats: Reflections and Future Directions for Goal Contents Theory

7. Relationships Motivation Theory

Basic Research Themes

8. Mindfulness and the Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs

9. Integration versus Minimization of Emotional Experiences: Addressing Adaptive Emotion Regulation

10. The Energy behind Human Flourishing: Theory and Research on Subjective Vitality

11. Need-Supportive and Need-Thwarting Socialization: A Circumplex Approach

12. Neuropsychological Research in Self-Determination Theory

13. How Life Events Are Integrated into the Self as Memories: A Memory Approach to Need Satisfaction and Emotion Regulation

14. Toward a Neurobiology of Integrative Processes

15. Self-Determination Theory as the Science of Eudaimonia and Good Living: Promoting the Better Side of Human Nature

Special Topics and Models

16. The Role of Motivation in the Lifecycle of Personal Goals

17. Using Free Will Wisely: The Self-Concordance Model

18. The Authentic Inner Compass as an Important Motivational Experience and Structure: Antecedents and Benefits

19. The Role of Passion in Optimal Functioning in Society and Resilience

20. With My Self: Self-Determination Theory as a Framework for Understanding the Role of Solitude in Personal Growth

21. Philosophical Perspectives on Autonomy in Self-Determination Theory

22. Psychometric Approaches in Self-Determination Theory: Meaning and Measurement

Development

23. A Lifespan Perspective on the Importance of the Basic Psychological Needs for Psychosocial Development

24. How Parental Autonomy Support, Structure, and Involvement Help Children Flourish: Considering Interactions, Context, and Diversity

25. Autonomy-Supportive Behaviors: Common Features and Variability across Socialization Domains

26. Supporting Children’s Autonomy Early On: A Review of Studies Examining Parental Autonomy Support toward Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

27. Conditional Regard in Development and Relationships

28. Developmental Issues in Emerging Adulthood

Education and Learning

29. Education as Flourishing: Self-Determination Theory in Schools as They Are and as They Might Be

30. Self-Determination Theory and Language Learning

31. Motivation and Self-Regulation in Music, Musicians, and Music Education

32. Self-Determination Theory in Health Professions Education Research and Practice

33. Self-Determination Theory and the Education of Learners with Disabilities

Physical Needs, Activity, and Sport

34. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Sport

35. Motivational Processes in Physical Education: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

36. Self-Determination Theory in Physical Activity Contexts

37. The Interplay between Basic Psychological Needs and Sleep in Self-Determination Theory

Clinical and Health Applications

38. Facilitating Health Behavior Change: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

39. Autonomy Support and Autonomous Motivation: Common Factors in Counseling and Psychotherapy

40. The Transdiagnostic Role of the Basic Psychological Needs in Psychopathology

41. The Ethics and Practice of Autonomy-Supportive Medicine

42. Self-Determined Motivation, Oral Hygiene Behavior, Oral Health, and Oral Health–Related Quality of Life

Work and Organizations

43. Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace by Integrating Self-Determination Theory: A Literature Review and Recommendations

44. How Important Is Money to Motivate People to Work?

45. Leadership: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

46. How to Motivate People to Care about Prejudice Reduction in the Workplace

Media and Technology Applications

47. Captivated by Meaning: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Motivation for Entertainment Media

48. Self-Determination Theory and Technology Design

49. Flourishing in Digital Environments: The Case for Self-Determination Theory as a Beneficial Framework for Individuals, Industry, and Society

The Self in Society

50. Self-Determination Theory in Cross-Cultural Research

51. Self-Determination Theory and International Development

52. Social Issues: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

53. A Group-Conscious Approach to Basic Psychological Needs Theory

54. A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Stigma and Prejudice

55. The “What” and the “Why” of Pro-Environmental Deeds: How Values and Self-Determined Motivation Interact to Predict Environmentally Protective Behavior

56. The Social Conditions for Human Flourishing: Economic and Political Influences on Basic Psychological Needs

Epilogue

57. Acting as One: Self-Determination Theory’s Scientific and Existential Import