Are the Benefits of Autonomy Satisfaction and the Costs of Autonomy Frustration Dependent on Individuals' Autonomy Strength?

Conclusions: Overall, these findings are congruent with a moderate (albeit not with a strong) interpretation of the universality claim made within Self‐Determination Theory, provide initial evidence for a differentiation between deficit‐based and growth‐oriented interpersonal differences in need strength, and indicate that the potential moderating role of need strength deserves continued attention before any firm conclusions can be drawn. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Personality - January 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jasper Van Assche, Jolene van der Kaap ‐Deeder, Elien Audenaert, Maarten De Schryver, Maarten Vansteenkiste Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research