Vegt, Thomas de (2024) Self-Determination Theory and Basic Needs: A Comprehensive Understanding of Academic Well-Being. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
In this research, an attempt was made to form a definition of academic well-being and to increase understanding of Self-Determination Theory’s relationship with academic well-being. Additionally, the role of Maslow’s basic need fulfillment in academic well-being was explored. To achieve the goal of increasing the body of knowledge surrounding the subject, 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted and reviewed in a qualitative manner, making use of ATLAS to code individual responses. Thereafter, key themes were identified. The participants were all studying at the University of Groningen but had diverse background, having different nationalities and studying a variety of subjects. Well-being was defined as a holistic concept of balance, where both physical and mental well-being play major roles. Self-Determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) proved to be related to well-being in a similar way as the original theory, with the additional findings that relatedness both improves competence and reduces stress. Basic need fulfillment was necessary for students not to feel stressed, with stress in turn causing a lower level of experienced well-being.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Ballato, L. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jul 2024 13:57 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Jul 2024 13:57 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3954 |
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