PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY

Abstract

The paper describes and analyzes motivation of student based on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT). SDT is used in the paper as a basic concept because it can be considered a universal motivation and learning theory. SDT is a process theory of motivation which can be interpreted as a cognitive learning theory. The self-determination theory is a human-specific macro theory with its examination focused on the interaction of external and internal motivational factors. This model makes it possible to analyze the work, learning process, sports and other activities. (Deci, Olafsen, Ryan, 2017)

The empirical research based on the framework of Self-Determination-Theory and it examines the motivation of the students of a Central European University by a questionnaire (N=471) from Vallerand et. al. (1992). The data is analyzed by SPSS software for correlation and correspondence analyze. Results and conclusions are shown at the end of the paper.