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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....

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CR

Feb 2, 2022

Great introduction to the theory, gives you a overview with great examples, angles and the studies are very interesting.

EH

Apr 7, 2021

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

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By Kaloyan B T

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Nov 12, 2025

It's remarkable that I was able to hear the theory presented by the professor Ryan himself! !

By Helta A

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Sep 27, 2022

This course gives me a new insight to SDT theory on motivation. I feel satisfied. Thank you.

By Stephen S

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Dec 27, 2022

I wish I had taken this class at the start of my teaching career and before I had children.

By Roopali S

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May 4, 2022

This course was well expalined with backed researches and papaers to prove their theories.

By Samantha C

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Apr 5, 2023

I really enjoyed this, I found it relatively easy to follow and well explained.

By Daniele S

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Jun 19, 2023

The course was well-delivered and, finally, academically-oriented.

By John R

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Jan 30, 2022

Enjoyable, I learnt a lot and it was very clear. Interesting.

By [NTC-S] M C Z

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Sep 26, 2025

The topics were very clear and helpful in this course.

By TITIK Y

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Feb 6, 2025

really interesting course and really enjoy it

By Monika K

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Oct 29, 2024

A very exciting topic - thank you very much.

By Shashvat S

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May 9, 2022

Really boosted my motivation level. Thanks

By Shaiza K

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Jun 23, 2023

It was a very good experience.

By Sara G

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Nov 24, 2022

Thanks Dr. Richard M. Ryan

By VIANNEY N

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Nov 11, 2024

helpful in my future life

By Kartavya

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Jun 20, 2022

ThIS COURSE IS AMAZING!

By pranav b

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May 2, 2022

It was great course!

By ABDULHADI A

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Jan 31, 2026

دورة مفيدة للتطوير

By SAER T ( ج

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May 9, 2022

very very good

By Rudra T

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Apr 22, 2022

Great learning

By 刘春

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Aug 27, 2024

good course

By Ataa T

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Jan 20, 2022

I loved it

By Karin S

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Dec 28, 2023

Excellent

By Ritesh K

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Jun 15, 2022

Excellent

By MESTOUR A

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Apr 18, 2022

Thank you

By ELMER M P

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Nov 21, 2022

excelent