Self-Determination Theory
by Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci · first published 2016
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"Among the most influential models in contemporary behavioral science, self-determination theory (SDT) offers a broad framework for understanding the factors that promote human motivation and psychological flourishing. In this authoritative work, SDT cofounders Richard M. Ryan andEdward L. Deci systematically review the theory's conceptual underpinnings, empirical evidence base, and practical applications across the lifespan. Ryan and Deci demonstrate that supporting people's basic needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy is critically important for virtually all aspects of individual a
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…(1960) - https://gizmodo.com/the-hp-way-how-bill-hewlett-and-i-built-... (this is one of my favourites) 3) Also see the book Why we do what we do: Understanding Self-motivation by Edward Deci and his Self-Determination Theory(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory) for insights.
on “Why Your Best Engineers Are Interviewing Elsewhere, CodeGood” ↗- Self-Determination Theory (SDT) by Deci and Ryan - finish (and probably re-read). It's a major theory in psychology on human motivation, and it's one of the worldview-shifting reads for me. It's as nerdy and scientific as you…
on “Ask HN: What are you looking forward to reading in 2023?” ↗Thank you! I study SDT (Self-Determination Theory, the main theory of motivation authored by Deci) in a sports coaching context for a few years now. It's a life-changing theory. The "seminal" books like Self-Determination Theory (Ryan&Deci, 2017) and…
on “Managing my motivation as a solo dev” ↗…Recruiting/HR is a complex art where you have to consider various factors to build a picture of a person (suited to a role) from factual data and psychology. IMO a good way is to start with an understanding of Self-Determination Theory of Edward Deci and Richard Ryan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory For a nice overview, see the book Why we do What we do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward Deci.
on “A layoff fundamentally changed how I perceive work” ↗Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness By Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30652098-self-determinat...
on “The year I didn't survive” ↗Yeah, PG's essays are rather simplistic and not that insightful. A far better approach is to start with theories from Psychology and Sociology and use them effectively. One relevant theory is Self-Determination Theory (SDT) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory) which is about the intrinsic needs of an individual viz. 1) Autonomy 2) Competence 3) Relatedness. As long as an organization provides the…
on “You Weren't Meant to Have a Boss (2008)” ↗Relevant: Self-Determination Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward Deci - https://thorprojects.com/2020/05/04/book-review-why-we-do-wh... Over-Justification…
on “Why is programming so captivating, yet so agonizing?” ↗> The findings in this study support Self-Determination Theory, a well-established theory of human motivation developed by two of the paper's authors, Deci and fellow University psychologist Richard Ryan. "well-established" makes me think that this article functions…
on “Achieving Fame, Wealth And Beauty Are Psychological Dead Ends, Study Says” ↗…rankings are fun, by the way. As far as I understand none of the four (!) sanctioning bodies in boxing have implemented anything resembling a mathematical model for rankings. Re: extrinsic motivation. SDT (Self-Determination Theory) actually has quite a lot of studies on this matter. See Deci, Koestner and Ryan (1999) as an example [1] If you're designing reward/incentive system and want to maximize intrinsic motivation, what to…
on “How AI is changing gymnastics judging” ↗Looks like someone read Deci & Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory.
on “Stanford Is a Platform” ↗