Testing Self-Determination Theory via Nigerian and Indian Adolescents

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  • Author(s): Sheldon, Kennon M.; Abad, Neetu; Omoile, Jessica
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    International Journal of Behavioral Development. 2009 33(5):451-459.
  • Publication Date:
    2009
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Evaluative
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      9
    • Subject Terms:
      Personal Autonomy; Indians; Student Motivation; Adolescents; Foreign Countries; Student Behavior; Self Determination; Generalization; Prediction; Student Attitudes; Parent Child Relationship; Cultural Differences; Academic Achievement; Measures (Individuals); Theories
    • Subject Terms:
      India; Nigeria
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/0165025409340095
    • ISSN:
      0165-0254
    • Abstract:
      We tested the generalizability of five propositions derived from Self-Determination Theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 2000) using school-aged adolescents living in India (N = 926) and Nigeria (N = 363). Consistent with past U.S. research, perceived teacher autonomy-support predicted students' basic need-satisfaction in the classroom and also predicted positive class evaluations. The three basic needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness also predicted positive class evaluations, and furthermore predicted students' general life-satisfaction. Also, balance among the three needs had positive associations with life-satisfaction independent of the amount of need-satisfaction. Finally, perceived maternal and paternal autonomy-support both predicted life-satisfaction. Support was also found for two demographic hypotheses: older students perceived less autonomy-support from parents and teachers, and Indian students reported greater life-satisfaction than Nigerian students. (Contains 2 tables.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      42
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ851626