Self-Determination Theory: Statistical Correlations Between Motivational Regulations and Basic Psychological Needs

Self-determination theory has been predominantly used as a psychological framework to describe human motivation. It classifies three types of motivation with various forms regulations, ranging from amotivation, extrinsic (i.e., regulation, introjected identified and integrated regulation), intrinsic In addition, it points out basic needs autonomy, relatedness, competence) which are essential components enhance the process internalisation, meaning motivations driven by identified, regulations. This study aims provide statistical evidence correlations among these factors To achieve this, an online questionnaire 9 close-ended statements based on 5-Likert scale was distributed high-school students school leavers in Thailand. A total 206 responses were received. Overall, correlational analysis showed positive correlation between internalisation (r = 0.4). Furthermore, there moderate 0.6) support described theoretical framework. autonomy competence perspective needs. However, shows relationship regulation external adds insightful finding our current understanding. is suggested that order increase level learning environment where can feel sense success (competence), constructive others (relatedness), fair degree self-regulated (autonomy).