Self-determination theory: key motivational mechanisms
According to Deci and Ryan [Motivation in SDT is conceptualized as different reasons that people engage in activities and the degrees to which an individual is inherently or “intrinsically” motivated to engage in an activity or whether they are more extrinsically driven or completely amotivated to engage in the activity [Autonomous extrinsic motivation, which is made up of integrated and identified regulations, is based on a sense of value – people view the activities as worthwhile, even if it’s not enjoyable [