... of people's inherent growth tendencies and innate psychological needs that are the basis for their self-motivation and personality integration, including the conditions that foster those positive processes. Self Determination theory comprises of 3 mini theories: basic needs, cognitive evaluation and organismic intergration theory. The basic needs theory involves the satisfaction of 3 aspects: Autonomy - Refers to volition. The organismic desire to self organize experience and behaviour, and to have activity be concordant with ones integrated sense of self (Angyal, 1965). Relatedness - This aspect refers to the desire to feel connected to others, to love and care, and to be loved and cared for (Baumeister et al. 1994). Competence: the need for effectance (Deci & Ryan, 1985). It includes Athletes perceptions of control (whether they feel capable of learning and performing the skills required), which influences emotional states (fun, anxiety, pride), and ultimately influences motivation. According to Deci and ...

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