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Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior
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This article is published in Contemporary Sociology.The article was published on 1988-03-01. It has received 15849 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Goal theory & Overjustification effect.read more
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Fairness and Retaliation: The Economics of Reciprocity
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TL;DR: The authors discusses the economic implications of reciprocity and shows that a substantial fraction of people behave according to this dictum: people repay gifts and take revenge even in interactions with complete strangers and even if it is costly for them and yields neither present nor future material rewards.
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When choice is demotivating: Can one desire too much of a good thing?
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TL;DR: The authors found that people are more likely to purchase gourmet jams or chocolates or to undertake optional class essay assignments when offered a limited array of 6 choices rather than a more extensive array of 24 or 30 choices.
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The motivational pull of video games: A self-determination theory approach
TL;DR: In this article, the authors apply self-determination theory (SDT) in investigating motivation for computer game play, and the effects of game play on well-being, and find that perceived in-game autonomy and competence are associated with game enjoyment, preferences, and changes in wellbeing pre-to-post-play.
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Towards a model of work engagement
TL;DR: Work engagement can be defined as a state including vigor, dedication, and absorption as mentioned in this paper, which can be used to develop work engagement and advance career development in today's workplace.
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The Academic Motivation Scale: A Measure of Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and Amotivation in Education
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TL;DR: The Echelle de Motivation en Education (EMEME) as mentioned in this paper is based on the tenets of self-determination theory and is composed of 28 items subdivided into seven sub-scales assessing three types of intrinsic motivation (intrinsic motivation to know, to accomplish things, and to experience stimulation).
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