Effectance is a term coined by Robert White in 1959 to describe the motivation of an individual for exploration and mastery of their environment (White, 1959). This concept has been used in the field of psychology to explain the behavior of children when they interact with their environment. Effectance is seen as an innate drive, […]
Defining Intrinsic Motivation Intrinsic motivation represents one of the most vital concepts within contemporary psychology and educational theory, describing the inherent tendency of an individual to seek out novelty and challenge, to extend and exercise their capacities, to explore, and to learn. Fundamentally, it refers to the internal drive or inherent propensity of an individual […]
Introduction to Self-Determination Theory Self-Determination Theory (SDT), pioneered by psychologists Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan, represents a comprehensive macro-theory of human motivation, personality, and optimal functioning. Unlike traditional motivational theories that often focus solely on the magnitude or strength of motivation, SDT places critical emphasis on the quality of motivation, differentiating between motivations […]