His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to ...

As Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization marks its 35th anniversary, we are launching a new series of “Reimagining Self-Determination” papers to help ...

A new study co-authored by MaryAnn Demchak, Ph.D. BCBA-D, professor of special education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Brianna Grumstrup, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education at ...

The connection between individual liberty and the principles of the Declaration of Independence should be obvious. After all, the most famous passage in the Declaration states that all men have the ...

The debate raised by Hon. Gen. James Kok Ruei regarding the origin of South Sudan’s right to self-determination calls for a ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, ...

Dr. Edward L. Deci, a University of Rochester psychology professor, challenged traditional motivation theories and co-developed the widely accepted self-determination theory.

Self-determination theory (SDT), originated by Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci, posits three basic psychological needs essential to well-being: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Autonomy ...

Wolfgang F. Danspeckgruber, the founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Memorial Sloan ...