Personal goals are central to the attainment of well-being because they organize people's
lives and help them to realize visions for their future. However, not every goal is …

This chapter reviews the five propositions that constitute organismic integration theory (OIT).
The five propositions address (1) the process of internalization;(2) the distinctions between …

Abundant research has shown that the support of students' basic needs for autonomy,
relatedness, and competence contributes to higher motivation and mental health. Yet …

According to self-determination theory (SDT), people have a natural propensity to develop
toward higher levels of psychosocial maturity. This growth tendency requires ongoing …

Introduction Individuals who strive autonomously for their goals, and who perceive
autonomy supportive environments are more successful during goal pursuit. What …

Individuals are more successful when they pursue autonomous goals, but how do such
goals develop in young adults? The current investigation suggests that the development of …

Forming an identity is a critical developmental task that is affected by important people in an
individual's social environment, such as friends and family members. This investigation …

Objective The present study used a self‐determination theory framework to investigate
whether sibling autonomy support enhanced goal progress, need satisfaction, and well …

Personal identity formation is a key developmental task of adolescence, with the educational
domain being a core life domain. Parents are gatekeepers of adolescent career …

Previous studies have separately explored the impact of parents' academic support and
expectation on students' academic achievement. However, few studies have explored the …