Development of Self-Determination Through the Life-Course

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Wehmeyer, Michael L. (Editor), Shogren, Karrie A. (Editor), Little, Todd D. (Editor), Lopez, Shane J. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Developmental psychology.; Positive psychology.; Positive Psychology.; Quality of Life Research.; Developmental Psychology.

This volume examines the developmental aspects of the general psychological construct of self-determination. The term refers to self- (vs. other-) caused action—to people acting volitionally—as based on their own will. Research conducted in the fields of psychology and education shows the importance...