EAN: 9789402410402

DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-DETERMINATION THROUGH THE L...

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 of self-determination to adolescent development and positive
adult outcomes. The first part of this volume presents an overview of theories and historical
antecedents of the construct. It looks at the role of self-determination in major theories of
human agentic behavior and of adolescent development and individuation. The second part of the
volume examines the developmental origins and the trajectory of self-determination in childhood
adolescence  and adulthood  and looks as aging aspects. The next part presents studies on the
evolutionary aspects  individual differences and healthy psychological development. The last
part of the book covers the development of causal and agentic capability.

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