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Facilitating internalization: the self-determination theory perspective

E L Deci1, H Eghrari, B C Patrick

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Rochester, NY 14627.

Journal of Personality
|March 1, 1994
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Self-determination theory explains how people internalize important tasks. Providing rationale, acknowledging feelings, and offering choice foster internalization, leading to self-regulation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Motivation

Background:

  • Self-determination theory (SDT) by Deci & Ryan (1985) explains motivation.
  • SDT posits inherent drives for internalization and self-regulation.
  • Internalization processes (introjection, integration) yield different regulatory styles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how social contexts influence internalization processes.
  • To examine the impact of specific contextual factors on self-regulation.
  • To differentiate between introjection and integration in self-determination.

Main Methods:

  • An experiment was conducted to test hypotheses derived from SDT.
  • Participants' internalization and self-regulation were measured.

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  • Contextual factors (rationale, feelings acknowledgment, choice) were manipulated.

    • Main Results:

    • Facilitating contextual factors promoted internalization and self-regulation.
    • Integration occurred when the social context supported self-determination.
    • Introjection occurred when the social context did not support self-determination.

    Conclusions:

    • Social context significantly impacts internalization and regulatory styles.
    • Providing a rationale, acknowledging feelings, and conveying choice enhance self-regulation.
    • Integration leads to self-determination, while introjection leads to internally controlling regulation.