Sense Of Self-determination Research Articles

Brief admission—a promising novel crisis management method

Self-harm among children and adolescents is currently increasing and is strongly associated with suicide. 1 Griffin E McMahon E McNicholas F Corcoran P Perry IJ Arensman E Increasing rates of self-harm among children, adolescents and young adults: a 10-year national registry study 2007–2016. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2018; 53: 663-671 Crossref PubMed Scopus (81) Google Scholar Inpatient care in child and adolescent psychiatry has not yet evolved sufficiently to provide care that promotes the patient's autonomy and sense of self-determination, 2 Griffiths R Dawber A McDougall T Midgley S Baker J Non-restrictive interventions to reduce self-harm amongst children in mental health inpatient settings: systematic review and narrative synthesis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2022; 31: 35-50 Crossref PubMed Scopus (2) Google Scholar but there are various restrictive ways to handle impulsive self-harm and suicidal behaviours. 2 Griffiths R Dawber A McDougall T Midgley S Baker J Non-restrictive interventions to reduce self-harm amongst children in mental health inpatient settings: systematic review and narrative synthesis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2022; 31: 35-50 Crossref PubMed Scopus (2) Google Scholar Lengthy inpatient stays, coercive actions, and even forensic hospital admission have been used for life-saving purposes. 2 Griffiths R Dawber A McDougall T Midgley S Baker J Non-restrictive interventions to reduce self-harm amongst children in mental health inpatient settings: systematic review and narrative synthesis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2022; 31: 35-50 Crossref PubMed Scopus (2) Google Scholar Given the need for better approaches, it is crucial to study alternative ways to handle crises to prevent iatrogenic damage. 3 Cha CB Franz PJ Guzmán EM Glenn CR Kleiman EM Nock MK Annual research review: suicide among youth—epidemiology, (potential) etiology, and treatment. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2018; 59: 460-482 Crossref PubMed Scopus (258) Google Scholar Furthermore, coordinated treatment plans to prevent new crises by bridging the gap between inpatient and outpatient care are often obstructed by the different cultures of these care settings. To date, there are no standardised methods in child and adolescent inpatient care that ease or prevent self-harm without using coercive methods. New non-restrictive methods that reduce the need for lengthy constraining inpatient stays and promote continuity across inpatient and outpatient care are urgently required. 2 Griffiths R Dawber A McDougall T Midgley S Baker J Non-restrictive interventions to reduce self-harm amongst children in mental health inpatient settings: systematic review and narrative synthesis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2022; 31: 35-50 Crossref PubMed Scopus (2) Google Scholar Introducing brief admissions by self-referral in child and adolescent psychiatry: an observational cohort study in SwedenOur findings suggest that brief admissions can be successfully implemented in paediatric psychiatry and appear to be an effective crisis management method for adolescents, associated with reduced demand for emergency care. Future randomised controlled trials are warranted. Full-Text PDF

Understanding Conditioning Factors for Hydroelectric Development in Chile: Bases for Community Acceptance

Chile has defined an energy development policy in which hydropower is an important part of the energy grid. This energy source has not yet been accepted by many people in local communities. For future hydroelectric development to be more widely accepted, the Chilean Ministry of Energy developed a methodological framework called Objects of Valuation. This framework is aimed at identifying the main community interests that may condition hydroelectric development. The objective of this paper is to analyze the scope of the framework based on a review of the scientific literature and information generated through participatory activities in three basins that have high hydropower potential. Analyzing the results obtained from the application of the framework, four complementary intangible factors not represented by the framework are identified: the lack of validation of a formal participatory process, under-recognition of different worldviews, distrust regarding the development of hydroelectricity, and a sense of self-determination in the community. These factors could potentially condition community acceptance of hydroelectricity, thereby limiting the framework as a decision-making tool. We recommend that this methodological framework should be complemented by the incorporation of intangible elements in the decision-making process, using a systematic tool applicable to spatial planning and strategic environmental-assessment processes.

How does social support influence tourist-oriented citizenship behavior? A self-determination theory perspective.

As a driver of tourist-oriented citizenship behavior (TOCB), the effect of social support has not been thoroughly investigated. Grounded in a framework integrating the stimulus-organism-response model and self-determination theory, this study investigates how social support influences TOCB through the sense of self-determination. Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the survey data collected from 377 tourists in China. It is found that social support (information and emotional support) have a remarkably positive impact on the sense of self-determination (perceived autonomy, competence, and relatedness) which have an intermediary role in the relationship between social support and TOCB. This study provides empirical evidence for the marketing strategies of tourism destinations and enterprises.

Supporting self-determination of autistic students in transitions

BackgroundDespite awareness of the need to support autistic students in transitions, great variability is found in transition supports provided across different school environments and staff within schools. Moreover, strategies implemented may not provide autistic students with the supports they need to reduce their anxiety and build their sense of self-determination during transitions. AimThe current paper aimed to determine what types of transition supports are employed in Australian schools to support autistic students and to consider these supports through the lens of self-determination theory. MethodsSurveys were conducted with 422 parents, educators and education specialists who provided information on transition supports employed in schools in open-ended questions. Transition supports were explored in more depth through interviews with a subset of 30 participants. ResultsFindings indicate that schools provided a range of strategies, programmes and planning processes to support students in transitions. However, students were often passive recipients of supports who were rarely involved in the planning and implementation of strategies. ConclusionThe results of this study suggest that current transition supports implemented in schools may support autistic students in some transitions, but are not likely to develop their self-determination to successfully navigate transitions over the long-term. What this paper adds?Drawing on self-determination theory, this study provides a unique and much needed examination of the types of strategies employed in schools and offers a critical reflection as to whether these strategies are likely to support autistic students to develop a sense of autonomy, competence and relatedness to successfully manage future transitions.

A Study on Motivation and Locus of Control among Male and Female EFL Learners

This study attempted to investigate the relationship between EFL learners’ motivation and internal locus of control under the framework of self-determination theory. In addition, the study examined the relation between EFL learners’ age and gender regarding their motivation and internal locus of control. To this end, a convenience sample of 115 university EFL learners both male (n=45) and female (n=70) participated in this study. The instruments applied were two questionnaires: a locus of control questionnaire (Internal Locus of Control Index) and a motivation questionnaire (Laine’s Motivation Questionnaire). The results of the Pearson product-moment correlation demonstrated that there was a significant positive relationship between EFL learners’ motivation and internal locus of control. Additionally, based on the data analysis, EFL learners’ internal locus of control could significantly predict their motivation. Moreover, the findings showed a non-significant correlation between EFL learners’ age and their motivation and internal locus of control. Finally, the findings indicated that there was no significant difference between male and female EFL learners regarding their motivation. This study also shows that motivation and internal locus of control facilitate EFL learners’ sense of self-determination, autonomy, competence and relatedness. The findings of the current study can be specifically worthy of attention for EFL teachers by increasing their awareness of the importance of locus of control and motivation and their role in developing English language learning.

Of Life Beyond Domination

“Surfacing” is the process of rediscovering one’s sense of self-determination from within a context of enduring domination, including systems of enduring domination, such as racism, capitalism, and patriarchy. “Enduring domination” is the afterlife of domination that carries on into the conditions and mentality of anyone affected by domination, even indirectly. This article riggs together a concept from the Capability Approach to human development, a process from intersectional, epistemic justice work, and some broad possibilities within social practice art around norm play and subversion to fill out a practice of wondering that helps its participants surface. It serves as a contribution to broadly decolonial work.

The Learning Advisory Program Club Events and Well-Being: Regular Clubbers’ Reflections on Their Experiences

From a sociocultural perspective of autonomy, it is vital that learners can access information, identify their values, know themselves, and manage their cognitive and affective states in their learning environment, and voice their opinions within their community of practice. To provide its learners with autonomy-supportive and structured environments within its specific context, the Learning Advisory Program Unit (LAP) of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Foreign Languages (AYBU SFL) designed an extracurricular program, the LAP Club, which incorporated self-determination theory (SDT), PERMA-the five pillars of well-being, and intentional reflective dialogue (IRD) to promote advising practices. The resulting content was delivered following the phases defined in the equipped for future (EFF) framework and standards. In this qualitative research project investigating the participants’ perceptions of the efficiency of the program in promoting their well-being, a questionnaire developed based on PERMA profiler by Butler and Kern (2016) was administered to five regular participants in their L1, Turkish. A translation method was applied to the data by the researcher to manage sensitive qualitative data and enhance research transparency. The findings indicate that the awareness gained with notions of well-being improves the learning process and develops the sense of self-determination with high levels of well-being.

La fidélité professionnelle de la génération Y

Employee loyalty has been the subject of much research for several decades. It is now considered to be one of the main interests of senior managers. Indeed, it has an impact both on the Personal efficiency, Organizational performance and also his productivity. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of affective commitment, intention to leave and the sense of self-determination, perceived by Generation Y executives of the Office Cherifien des Phosphates (OCP), on their sense of loyalty. In order to do this, we made a set of hypotheses through and we have assumed that the explanatory variables have a direct impact on the loyalty of the Office's senior managers. Based on the nature of our research, we have opted for a quantitative approach with a hypothetical-deductive reasoning mode, with the aim of presenting a more complete research model, which has been improved through a rich literature review, and which will serve as a basis for establishing the links between the different variables treated in our field of study. The target population presented senior managers of Generation Y of OCP Jorf Lasfar (500 executives). The self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 140 senior managers, allowing us to retrieve only 72 questionnaires, 50 of which are valid for statistical analysis. The collected data were processed and analyzed using the analysis software SPSS V.24. There was a statistically significant correlation between affective commitment and the sense of loyalty (β = 0.445, p 0.05).

Stakeholder perspectives of pediatric powered wheelchair standing devices: a qualitative study.

To explore and describe the experiences and perspectives of various stakeholders regarding the use of powered wheelchair standing devices (PWSDs). The purposive sample included: children aged 6 to 18 years who used a PWSD (n=8; diagnoses: cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury), parents of children 18 years of age or younger who used a PWSD (n=12), rehabilitation professionals working with children who used a PWSD (n=12), and professionals working at companies manufacturing PWSDs (n=3). Data were gathered via face-to-face interviews conducted either in person or via Zoom® and analyzed using the constant comparative method. Three main themes emerged in the data: (1) 'Stand-on-demand' revealed how participants perceived PWSDs as allowing children to stand whenever and wherever they wanted, thereby increasing participation; (2) 'It's more than weight-bearing' uncovered participants' perceptions of psychological and physical benefits from PWSD use; and (3) 'Ecosystems influencing PWSD acquisition and use' revealed child- and non-child-related factors perceived as influencing children's procurement and use of a PWSD. Use of a PWSD was perceived as providing a unique opportunity for children to stand whenever and wherever they desired. Findings suggest the possible transdiagnostic application of PWSDs. What this paper adds The ability to stand when desired was unique to powered wheelchair standing device (PWSD) use. Participants perceived numerous psychological and physical benefits from PWSD use. Child- and non-child-related factors influenced procurement and use of a PWSD.

Motive-Driven Interpersonal Identity Development: Moderating Effects of Perceived Parenting Quality and Sense of Self-Determination

Living and acting in line with one's implicit motives fosters peoples’ well-being across a wide array of cultural contexts. Yet, not all individuals commit to goals that reflect their implicit motives. Research points to resources that relate to congruence of implicit and explicit motives. We hypothesized that such resources also relate to motive-congruent identity development. In detail, we assumed that perceived parenting quality (Study 1) and sense of self-determination (Study 2) moderate the relationship between the implicit need for affiliation and dimensions of identity development in the interpersonal domain of friendship. Evidence supporting our assumptions was found in both studies: Among adolescents who reported low levels of parenting quality higher levels of the implicit affiliation motive were associated with lower levels of commitment and higher levels of reconsideration of commitment (Study 1). Moreover, a positive association between the implicit affiliation motive and commitment was verified for adolescents who were high in self-determination (Study 2). Less straightforward findings on in-depth exploration point to the Janus-faced nature of exploration processes. To conclude, the implicit need for affiliation seems to play a crucial role in interpersonal identity development if particular social and personal resources are available. Implications for future research are discussed.

Blessings or burdens: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study on the motivations and their impact on end-of-life caregiving among Asian family caregivers

BackgroundWhile the impact of family caregiving has been well-documented, many of such studies center on investigating external factors such as socioeconomic status, accessibility to resources and availability of social support as the primary causation of caregiver wellbeing outcomes. This paper explores the motivations that drive family caregivers in supporting their family members at the end-of-life, and critically examines how internal appraisal processes of such motivations can both positively and negatively impact their wellbeing.MethodsThis study adopted an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to investigate the motivations and internal appraisal processes of Asian family caregivers in Singapore who were tending to a dying family member. Qualitative dyadic interview data (N = 20) was drawn from a larger Randomized Controlled Trial for a novel Family Dignity Intervention (FDI) for palliative care patients and their families. The sampling population consisted of participants aged 21 and above who were identified to be the primary caregivers of older palliative care patients with a prognosis of less than 12 months. Data collection was conducted in the homes of patients and family caregivers.ResultsFindings revealed six themes that could either nurture or diminish caregiver wellbeing: 1) Honoring Fidelity (caregivers were motivated to commit to their caregiving roles in order to avoid regret), 2) Alleviating Suffering (caregivers were motivated to relieve their family member’s pain), 3) Enduring Attachment (caregivers were motivated to spend time together with their family member), 4) Preserving Gratitude (caregivers were motivated to express their appreciation to their family member by caregiving), 5) Navigating Change (caregivers were motivated to adapt accordingly to changes in the illness trajectory) and 6) Reconciling with Mortality (caregivers were motivated to respond accordingly to their family member’s prognosis). The final theme of the Wellbeing Determinant is posited as an indication of self-determination, and is conjectured to influence how caregiving motivations are appraised by the caregiver.ConclusionFulfilling and enhancing one’s sense of self-determination appears central to infusing one’s caregiving motivations with positive meaning, and consequently nurturing one’s wellbeing in the end-of-life caregiving journey. These findings are discussed with recommendations for healthcare professionals working with family caregivers of palliative care patients.

Unraveling sustainable behaviors in the sharing economy: An empirical study of bicycle-sharing in China

Sustainable behaviors in the sharing economy have attracted attentions from both researchers and practitioners. Prior literature has mostly focused on sustainable development in the traditional economy and treated sustainability as an influential factor of participation in the sharing economy. Based on the self-determination theory and the stimulus-organism-response (S–O-R) framework, this paper explores the formation mechanisms of sustainable behaviors in the bicycle-sharing economy. An online survey was conducted in China and data were collected from 387 shared-bicycle users. Structural equation modeling was employed to examine the research model and research hypotheses. The study presents three critical findings. First, environmental stimulation (including government laws, enterprise regulations, and social ethics) have a significant and positive impact on user’s sense of self-determination (including perceived autonomy, perceived competence, and perceived relatedness). Second, both perceived competence and perceived relatedness can help promote user sustainable behaviors. Third, this study also supports that both perceived competence and perceived relatedness have a mediating effect on the relationship between environmental stimuli and sustainable behaviors of shared-bicycle users. The paper offers insights to both government and firms supporting bicycle-sharing on how to effectively elicit user sustainable behaviors in the bicycle-sharing economy.

Gifted Students’ Adjustment and Underachievement in University: An Exploration From the Self-Determination Theory Perspective

Successful transition from school to university is essential for the academic success of any student. Gifted students might encounter unique challenges due to their characteristics, and there is an evidence that a failure to adjust to the demands of university environment has a negative effect on gifted students’ academic performance, leading to underachievement. This qualitative study aimed at exploration of gifted students’ adjustment to university and issues they face within this process. We use the lenses provided by self-determination theory to further interpret the role of both internal and external motivation forces contributing to gifted students’ adjustment and achievement in higher education settings. It was identified that the gifted school and university learning environments, as well as the influence of key people (parents, peers, and teachers) played a crucial role in facilitating or impeding gifted school graduates’ sense of self-determination and consequently their adjustment and achievement. This study offers interesting insights for the understanding of gifted (under)achievement in a context where giftedness is predominantly conceived as high intelligence and academic achievement, gifted students are identified via performance-based measures, specialized schools are the preferred means for gifted education, and young people’s talents are considered invaluable for the development of the national economy and the society.

Satisfying Newcomers’ Needs: The Role of Socialization Tactics and Supervisor Autonomy Support

We investigate a novel approach to newcomer socialization based on self-determination theory (SDT). A core assumption of SDT is that when social contexts support basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness, people are more likely to integrate new experience effectively and thrive in their environment. We sought to examine the role of psychological need support within the context of newcomer socialization and the period of early entry where newcomers learn their new role and become integrated within the organization. We propose that organizational socialization tactics and perceived autonomy-supportive supervision jointly influence newcomers’ basic psychological needs and, in turn, their organizational commitment and withdrawal cognitions. Results from structural equation modeling analyses from a time-lagged study of 489 MBA interns supported our hypothesized model. There were significant indirect effects of institutionalized socialization tactics and supervisor autonomy support on both affective organizational commitment and withdrawal cognitions, via psychological need satisfaction. Use of institutionalized tactics also was negatively associated with interns’ specific need for autonomy, suggesting that individualized tactics may play a role in supporting newcomers’ sense of self-determination. A post hoc moderation analysis further suggested a substitutive pattern in the interaction between supervisor autonomy support and institutionalized tactics, emphasizing the central role that supervisors play in newcomer socialization, particularly when it pertains to newcomers’ psychological need satisfaction. Our results indicate that SDT is a promising theoretical framework for studying newcomer adjustment.

The pursuit of euthymia.

Psychiatrists often consider the positive characteristics displayed by a patient in their clinical judgment, yet current assessment and treatment strategies are shifted on the side of psychological dysfunction. Euthymia is a transdiagnostic construct referring to the presence of positive affects and psychological well-being, i.e., balance and integration of psychic forces (flexibility), a unifying outlook on life which guides actions and feelings for shaping future accordingly (consistency), and resistance to stress (resilience and tolerance to anxiety or frustration). There is increasing evidence that the evaluation of euthymia and its components has major clinical implications. Specific instruments (clinical interviews and questionnaires) may be included in a clinimetric assessment strategy encompassing macro-analysis and staging. The pursuit of euthymia cannot be conceived as a therapeutic intervention for specific mental disorders, but as a transdiagnostic strategy to be incorporated in an individualized therapeutic plan. A number of psychotherapeutic techniques aiming to enhance positive affects and psychological well-being (such as well-being therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy) have been developed and validated in randomized controlled clinical trials. The findings indicate that flourishing and resilience can be promoted by specific interventions leading to a positive evaluation of one's self, a sense of continuing growth and development, the belief that life is purposeful and meaningful, satisfaction with one's relations with others, the capacity to manage effectively one's life, and a sense of self-determination.

EMPLOYEE FREEDOM: TILL WHAT EXTENT?

In this study we aimed to assess the perceptions of employees regarding the different autonomy initiatives undertaken by managers to satisfy their employees and let them be more motivated in order to reach the organizational goals effectively and efficiently. We employed an exploratory study through a survey questionnaire addressed to 50 employees working in top five companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our main finding show that the level of the autonomy in the sample companies is perceived as to be at moderated level especially concerning the goals or the strategies of the work since the majority of our companies are operating in banking sector. Nonetheless it seems that the autonomy provides a sense of self-determination for these employees even when freedom leeway and choice are trivial or illusory. Furthermore, it is very interesting to reveal that autonomy is one of the essential elements in building true employee engagement.

Transitions in Assisted Living

Transitions in Assisted Living

Age differences in implicit theories about willpower: Why older people endorse a nonlimited theory.

What people believe about their capacity to exert self-control (willpower), whether it is a limited or a nonlimited resource, affects their self-regulation and well-being. The present research investigated age-related differences in people's beliefs-called implicit theories-about willpower. Study 1 (n = 802, age range 18-83 years) showed that with higher age people are more likely to believe that willpower is a nonlimited resource. Study 2 (n = 423) with younger (age 18-35 years) and older adults (age 60-98 years) replicated this finding and showed that age and a nonlimited willpower theory are related to perceived autonomy on demanding tasks (i.e., sense of self-determination), which might explain the age-related differences in willpower theories. Finally, experimental Studies 3a (n = 302) and 3b (n = 497) manipulated an autonomous mindset in younger (age 18-35 years) and older adults (age 60-87 years) and provided evidence for a causal effect of perceived autonomy on self-control-beliefs, supporting the proposed developmental mechanism. (PsycINFO Database Record

Behavior Modification In The Treatment Of Obesity

This review addresses the three most common components used in helping individuals deal with weight loss from a behavioral perspective. Relevant literature and recent findings are reviewed and summarized, showing that programs containing behavioral techniques, along with an emphasis on diet and exercise, tend to lead to improved results. Factors related to better weight loss outcomes include assessing empathically, setting reasonable goals, enhancing a sense of self-determination, seeing a patient more frequently, focusing on decreasing caloric intake, and encouraging regular physical activity. Newer technologies, such as Internet- and smartphone-based interventions, seem promising but lack sufficient research evidence at this point. It is also clear that just as reasons for weight gain are patient specific, treatments likely do best when they are more highly individualized. This review contains 3 figures, 2 tables and 33 references Key words: behavior, cognitive restructuring, decision tree, 5As, intervention, mindfulness, modification, motivation, obesity, relapse prevention, self-monitoring, stages of change, stimulus control, treatment, weight loss

Women's motivation, perception and experience of complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: A meta-synthesis

Backgroundcomplementary and Alternative Medicine use during pregnancy is popular in many countries, including Australia. There is currently little evidence to support this practice, which raises the question of women's motivation for use of these therapies and the experiences they encounter. Objectivethis study aims to explore the perceptions, motivations and experiences of pregnant women with regard to their use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine during pregnancy. Methodsa systemic review and meta-synthesis of the available research was conducted. Five databases were explored – CINAHL Plus, Medline, PubMed, AMED and Web of Science using the search terms complementary and alternative medicine; pregnancy; and pregnant. Articles included in this meta-synthesis were screened using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses tool. Findingsten initial themes were drawn from the six studies. These ten themes were summarised by three cluster themes. The results suggest that women are using Complementary and Alternative Medicine in their pregnancy as a means of supporting their sense of self-determination, to pursue a natural and safe childbirth, and because they experience a close affiliation with the philosophical underpinnings of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as an alternative to the biomedical model. Conclusionthese findings are important to practitioners, policy makers, governing bodies and researchers, providing insight into the motivations for Complementary and Alternative Medicine use by women in pregnancy.