Richard M. Ryan

Self-Determination Theory

Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness

"Among the most influential models in contemporary behavioral science, self-determination theory (SDT) offers a broad framework for understanding the ...

Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior

Early in this century, most empirically oriented psychologists believed that all motivation was based in the physiology of a set of non-nervous system...

Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior

Early in this century, most empirically oriented psychologists believed that all motivation was based in the physiology of a set of non-nervous system...

Glued to Games

How Video Games Draw Us In and Hold Us Spellbound

This book offers a practical yet powerful way to understand the psychological appeal and strong motivation to play video games. With video game sales ...

Supporting Students' Motivation

Strategies for Success

This is a book about teachers’ classroom motivating styles. Motivating style is the interpersonal tone and face-to-face behavior the teacher relies ...