Psychological need satisfaction and well-being in adults aged 80 years and older living in residential homes: Using a self-determination theory perspective

C Ferrand, G Martinent, N Durmaz - Journal of Aging Studies, 2014 - Elsevier
Based on the self-determination theory (SDT), this study aims to examine the psychological
needs satisfaction of the elderly living in residential homes and their relationship with …

What do we need at the end of life? Competence, but not autonomy, predicts intraindividual fluctuations in subjective well-being in very old age

AB Neubauer, OK Schilling… - Journals of Gerontology …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Objectives: Self-determination theory (SDT) suggests that fulfillment of the universal
psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness is essential for well-being …

A systematic review and meta‐analysis on basic psychological need satisfaction, motivation, and well‐being in later life: Contributions of self‐determination theory

M Tang, D Wang, A Guerrien - PsyCh journal, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As the population ages, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to well‐being
in the elderly. The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review and meta‐analysis …

Predicting relations among life goals, physical activity, health, and well-being in elderly adults: a self-determination theory perspective on healthy aging

B Behzadnia, EL Deci, CR DeHaan - … contexts on physical and mental well …, 2020 - Springer
Considerable research in aging has dealt with elderly people's health, the main purposes of
which are to prevent chronic diseases and increase functional ability. However …

The contribution of basic psychological need satisfaction to psychological well-being via autonomous motivation among older adults: A cross-cultural study in China …

M Tang, D Wang, A Guerrien - Frontiers in psychology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
According to self-determination theory (SDT), the satisfaction of the universal needs for
autonomy, competence, and relatedness is important in order to enhance autonomous …

Longitudinal associations of autonomy, relatedness, and competence with the well-being of nursing home residents

N Kloos, HR Trompetter, ET Bohlmeijer… - The …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives As proposed by the self-determination theory, satisfying
nursing home residents' needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence may improve …

Life satisfaction of elderly individuals in regular community housing, in low-cost community housing, and high and low self-determination nursing homes

RJ Vallerand, BP O'Connor… - … International Journal of …, 1989 - journals.sagepub.com
Numerous studies have found that giving nursing home residents more control or self-
determination in their daily lives increases their life satisfaction. However, it is not known if …

Basic psychological need satisfaction and well-being across age: A cross-sectional general population study among 1709 Dutch speaking adults

J Lataster, J Reijnders, M Janssens, M Simons… - Journal of Happiness …, 2022 - Springer
According to self-determination theory, individual well-being is universally dependent upon
the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence and relatedness …

[HTML][HTML] Changes in within-and between-person associations between basic psychological need satisfaction and well-being after retirement

G Henning, P Bjälkebring, A Stenling… - Journal of Research in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness is
associated with higher well-being. However, little is known about change or stability in this …

Variations in subjective wellbeing: The mediating role of a psychological resource

G Windle, RT Woods - Ageing & Society, 2004 - cambridge.org
This study examines the mediating role of psychological resources on life satisfaction, an
indicator of subjective wellbeing. The evidence identifies several life events and changing …