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#29: Self Determination Theory Part 2
In this episode we continue the discussion on the Self Determination Theory, originally presented by Deci and Ryan in 1985. It suggests intrinsic motivations lead to higher fulfillment than extrinsic motivations (see episode #28). For continued motivation, engagement, psychological growth and development, the following three components are necessary:
competence - the feeling of mastery or being effective in one's environment
relatedness - connected to others with a sense of belonging
autonomy - the sense of feeling in control of the direction of one's life
For many working in medicine, the…
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