Human Growth and Development / Unit 17 HGD 2455 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Self-Determination at Life's End
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The idea
Self-determination theory holds that intrinsic goals support lifelong growth, through autonomy, competence and relatedness, and these needs matter at life's end too.
In practice
A four-culture study finding that need satisfaction predicted well-being everywhere, despite doubts about autonomy in collectivistic cultures.
Where people slip
Autonomy means freedom to choose, not doing everything unaided; isolation invites dwelling on negative events.
Your place on the trail
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