The assumption that there are innate integrative or actualizing tendencies underlying
personality and social development is reexamined. Rather than viewing such processes as …

Despite the proliferation of gamification in the workplace, little is known about the contextual
factors that contribute to its efficacy and impact on employee engagement and …

Recently, the lack of physical activity and increasing rates of childhood obesity have
received a great deal of attention in the United States. One way to combat inactivity in …

Human beings can be proactive and engaged or, alternatively, passive and alienated,
largely as a function of the social conditions in which they develop and function. Accordingly …

Four studies apply self-determination theory (SDT; Ryan & Deci, 2000) in investigating
motivation for computer game play, and the effects of game play on well-being. Studies 1–3 …

To introduce this special issue, we overview seljf-determination theory (SDT) as it is applied
to physical activity, sport, and health. SDT distinguishes intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for …

Two prospective studies tested th: hypothesis that s' ntrt'ns:'c motives for physical activities
facilitate fang-term adherence. In Study 1, partidpants in two physittati dttivity classes, The …

Five studies utilizing survey, experimental, and diary methods assessed the effects of being
outdoors on subjective vitality. In Study 1, we used a vignette method to examine whether …

This article presents a model of enjoyment rooted in self-determination theory that includes
the satisfaction of three needs related to psychological well-being: autonomy, competence …

Background. It is widely acknowledged that Physical Education (PE) can play a potentially
important role in enhancing public health by creating positive attitudes toward exercise and …