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About the Course

Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality motivation and wellness, and how they are supported in social contexts. SDT details how the styles and strategies of motivators such as parents, teachers, coaches, managers, and health-care professionals can promote or undermine engagement and the positive consequences that follow from it. In this course, Professor Richard Ryan, co-founder of the theory, will provide an overview of SDT with special emphasis on how autonomy, competence, and relatedness supports and facilitates behavioral persistence, quality of relationships, and healthy developmental processes, among other topics. He will also discuss the convergence of behavioral phenomenological and neuropsychological aspects of autonomy within SDT research. In addition, he will illustrate practical applications of SDT, with emphasis on educational, work, sport, healthcare and psychotherapy settings....

Top reviews

AY

Dec 19, 2020

Amazing course to learn about human motivation, development and wellnes. Also, for getting to know about research and resourses to promote them in different settings like education, sport or work.

CM

Nov 17, 2020

This course is very helpful. Once finished you will be able to fully understand the SDT. Richard Ryan is a great speaker. He explained the concepts very well. Thank you for this course!

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By Yuka K

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Mar 24, 2022

I really wanted to understand the basic idea of SDT before my master program begins, and this course helped me a lot!

By Eva H

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Apr 8, 2021

A real eye-opening and very rewarding course. Thanks to Dr. Ryan for teaching it and making it available on Coursera.

By Artemisa M O

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Dec 4, 2020

Great course, so completed, well explained and provided structural bases to continue learning about SDT. I loved it

By Kristoffher T

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Dec 25, 2021

Taking this course was a learning experience for me. Lectures were done in simple terms and it helped me mentally.

By Brenda

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Oct 22, 2021

It's really interesting and insightful.

Somehow, I get to better understand the workings of the human world.

By Sammar M S

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Jan 21, 2021

It was very interesting, and the teacher was excellent and kept me always looking forward to learning more.

By Thomas N

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Nov 20, 2021

Interesting subject matter. A bit redundant in places. Could have been done is less time.

By kunjal m

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Oct 24, 2021

Arduous course but highly fulfilling , loved to complete it,learnt a lot, THANK YOU

By Andrei S

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Aug 31, 2021

Very interesting and transformative course while the teacher is absolutely amazing!

By Adam B

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Feb 18, 2021

This course should change the way you look at almost everything. It has for me.

By Mark S

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Oct 10, 2020

Absolutely outstanding. The best course of its type that I have ever done.

By Eddie C

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Oct 8, 2020

This course is a great introduction to SDT, highly recommended!

By Lindsey W

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Dec 5, 2020

Learned quite a bit about this theory and more...

By Tatiana K

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Feb 28, 2021

Very powerful theory for MarCom top managers.

By Alyona G

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Oct 13, 2020

Very insightful course, highly recommend!

By Aaryn F

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Mar 27, 2021

Wonderful course. Genuinely eye-opening.

By Jorge A C J

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Aug 29, 2021

Learned a lot of neat stuff.

By Miroslav Z

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Jun 8, 2021

Excellent course

By Inge H

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Dec 23, 2020

Great course!

By Psic. R N U

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Oct 24, 2020

EXCELENTE!

By Peggy B

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Jul 7, 2020

This class doesn't grade my quizs so I don't know how I'm doing. I'm doing the free class but all the other free classes I've taken give me the result of my tests so I know if I'm doing ok or not.

Forums suggest that even people who have paid for classes can't get the tests unlocked.

The class itself is very good, I just don't know how I'm doing with it.

By M. B

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Jan 24, 2021

Well presented but print narrative is full of typos and wrong info. Why has this not been remedied?

By Robert H

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Jan 31, 2021

Good content, broad range of examples, hard to follow Prof. Ryan as a non-native speaker

By Neo A

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Jul 12, 2019

Worth it.

By Jane V

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Mar 15, 2021

I love the theory about it. But I have not enough money to do the paid course. Demotivation about the not completing the week. I did week 1 and 2, but now I can't see the quiz of 2 anymore. It is sad but I will stop. I hope it will be better someday.