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Is there any work linking self-determination theory with control theories of motivation?

  • 1.  Is there any work linking self-determination theory with control theories of motivation?

    Posted 11-05-2009 20:14
    I was wondering if there is any work integrating Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory with control theories of motivation, such as Carver and Scheier's or Jeff Vancouver's. One thing I'm interested in is how the control theory explanation of self-regulation accounts for the favorable effects of autonomous motivation. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! 

    Meng Taing
    Doctoral Student
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    University of South Florida