University of South-Eastern Norway; University of Rochester
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Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Behzad Behzadnia, Paul J. C. Adachi, Edward L. Deci (2025). Are physical education teachers' autonomy-supportive behaviors related to high-school students' actual game-play performance? Physical Education And Sport Pedagogy.DOI
Anne Elisabeth Münster Halvari, Andréas Ivarsson, Hallgeir Halvari, Kari Elisabeth Dahl, Anja H. Olafsen, Bård Erlend Solstad, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey Colin Williams (2022). Dental hygienists’ biopsychosocial beliefs and giving autonomy support in treatment of patients: A self‐determination theory perspective. International Journal of Dental Hygiene.DOI
Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Bart Soenens (2021). Building a Science of Motivated Persons: Self-Determination Theory's Empirical Approach to Human Experience and the Regulation of Behavior. Motivation Science, Vol. 70, No. 20.DOI
Nikos Ntoumanis, Johan Y. Y. Ng, Andrew Prestwich, Eleanor Quested, Jennie E. Hancox, Cecilie Thogersen-Ntoumani, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan, Chris Lonsdale, Geoffrey C. Williams (2021). A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological health. Health Psychology Review, Vol. 150, No. 20.DOI
Anja H. Olafsen, Christopher P. Niemiec, Edward L. Deci, Hallgeir Halvari, Etty R. Nilsen, Geoffrey Colin Williams (2021). Mindfulness buffers the adverse impact of need frustration on employee outcomes: A self‐determination theory perspective. Journal of Theoretical Social Psychology.DOI
Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2020). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, Vol. 61.DOI
Anne Elisabeth Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey C. Williams (2020). Motivation and anxiety for dental treatment and dental attendance: The roles of the locus of causality personality and treatment styles. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 500, No. 30.DOI
Anja H. Olafsen, Edward L. Deci (2020). Self-Determination Theory and Its Relation to Organizations. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology.DOI
Takuma Nishimura, Emma L. Bradshaw, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2020). Satisfaction of basic psychological needs in an interdependence model of fathers’ own aspirations and those of their adolescent children. Social Development.DOI
Thuy-vy Thi Nguyen, Jonathon McPhetres, Edward L. Deci (2020). Beyond God and government: The role of personal control in supporting citizens’ well-being in the face of changing economy and rising inequality. Social Psychological Bulletin.DOI
Anne Elisabeth Münster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci (2020). The roles of patients’ authenticity and accepting external influence, and clinicians’ treatment styles in predicting patients’ dental anxiety and avoidance of dental appointments. Europe’s Journal of Psychology.DOI
Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2020). Deci, Edward and Ryan, Richard. Springer eBooks.DOI
Anne Elisabeth Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey C. Williams (2019). Autonomy-supportive dental treatment, oral health-related eudaimonic well-being and oral health: a randomized clinical trial. Psychology & Health, Vol. 340, No. 120.DOI
Svein Olav Ulstad, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci (2019). The Role of Students? and Teachers? Ratings of Autonomous Motivation in a Self-Determination Theory Model Predicting Participation in Physical Education. Scandinavian Journal Of Educational Research, Vol. 630, No. 70.DOI
Anne Elisabeth Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci (2019). Dental anxiety, oral health-related quality of life, and general well-being: A self-determination theory perspective. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 490, No. 50.DOI
Lucas M. Jeno, Paul J. C. Adachi, John-Arvid Grytnes, Vigdis Vandvik, Edward L. Deci (2019). The effects of m-learning on motivation, achievement and well-being: A Self-Determination Theory approach. British Journal Of Educational Technology, Vol. 500, No. 20.DOI
Arlen C. Moller, Guy Roth, Christopher P. Niemiec, Yaniv Kanat-Maymon, Edward L. Deci (2019). Mediators of the associations between parents' conditional regard and the quality of theiradult-children's peer-relationships. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 430, No. 10.DOI
Behzad Behzadnia, Paul J. C. Adachi, Edward L. Deci, Hasan Mohammadzadeh (2018). Associations between students' perceptions of physical education teachers' interpersonal styles and students' wellness, knowledge, performance, and intentions to persist at physical activity: A self-determination theory approach. Psychology Of Sport And Exercise, Vol. 39.DOI
Svein Olav Ulstad, Hallgeir Halvari, Oystein Sorebo, Edward L. Deci (2018). Motivational predictors of learning strategies, participation, exertion, and performance in physical education: A randomized controlled trial. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 420, No. 40.DOI
Anja H. Olafsen, Edward L. Deci, Hallgeir Halvari (2018). Basic psychological needs and work motivation: A longitudinal test of directionality. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 420, No. 20.DOI
Thuy-vy T. Nguyen, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2018). Solitude as an Approach to Affective Self-Regulation. Personality And Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol. 440, No. 10.DOI
Anja H. Olafsen, Christopher P. Niemiec, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey C. Williams (2017). On the dark side of work: a longitudinal analysis using self-determination theory. European Journal Of Work And Organizational Psychology, Vol. 260, No. 20.DOI
Anne E. Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Geoffrey C. Williams, Edward L. Deci (2017). Predicting dental attendance from dental hygienists' autonomy support and patients' autonomous motivation: A randomised clinical trial. Psychology & Health, Vol. 320, No. 2.DOI
Edward L. Deci, Anja H. Olafsen, Richard M. Ryan (2017). Self-Determination Theory in Work Organizations: The State of a Science. Annual Review Of Organizational Psychology And Organizational Behavior, Vol 4, Vol. 4.DOI
Anne Elisabeth Münster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Edward L. Deci (2017). Attending and avoiding dental appointments: Do “bright” and “dark” motivational paths have a role? International Journal of Dental Hygiene.DOI
Geoffrey C. Williams, Christopher P. Niemiec, Heather Patrick, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2016). Outcomes of the Smoker's Health Project: a pragmatic comparative effectiveness trial of tobacco-dependence interventions based on self-determination theory. Health Education Research, Vol. 31, No. 60.DOI
Thuy-vy T. Nguyen, Edward L. Deci (2016). Can it be good to set the bar high? The role of motivational regulation in moderating the link from high standards to academic well-being. Learning And Individual Differences, Vol. 45.DOI
Diane M. Early, Juliette K. Berg, Stacey Alicea, Yajuan Si, J. Lawrence Aber, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2016). The Impact of Every Classroom, Every Day on High School Student Achievement: Results From a School-Randomized Trial. Journal Of Research On Educational Effectiveness, Vol. 90, No. 10.DOI
Anders Farholm, Hallgeir Halvari, Christopher P. Niemiec, Geoffrey Colin Williams, Edward L. Deci (2016). Changes in return to work among patients in vocational rehabilitation: a self-determination theory perspective. Disability and Rehabilitation.DOI
Hallgeir Halvari, Jeff S. Healey, Anja H. Olafsen, Rune Byrkjeland, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey Colin Williams (2016). Physical activity and motivational predictors of changes in health behavior and health among DM 2 and CAD patients. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.DOI
Anja H. Olafsen, Hallgeir Halvari, Jacques Forest, Edward L. Deci (2015). Show them the money? The role of pay, managerial need support, and justice in a self-determination theory model of intrinsic work motivation. Scandinavian Journal Of Psychology, Vol. 560, No. 4.DOI
Karen E. Marsden, Wei Ji Ma, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan, Pearl H. Chiu (2015). Diminished neural responses predict enhanced intrinsic motivation and sensitivity to external incentive. Cognitive Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience, Vol. 150, No. 20.DOI
Beiwen Chen, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Wim Beyers, Liesbet Boone, Edward L. Deci, Jolene Van der Kaap-Deeder, Bart Duriez, Willy Lens, Lennia Matos, Athanasios Mouratidis, Richard M. Ryan, Kennon M. Sheldon, Bart Soenens, Stijn Van Petegem, Joke Verstuyf (2015). Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 390, No. 20.DOI
Andrew K. Przybylski, Edward L. Deci, C. Scott Rigby, Richard M. Ryan (2014). Competence-Impeding Electronic Games and Players' Aggressive Feelings, Thoughts, and Behaviors. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, Vol. 1060, No. 3.DOI
Tim Kasser, Katherine L. Rosenblum, Arnold J. Sameroff, Edward L. Deci, Christopher P. Niemiec, Richard M. Ryan, Osp Arnadottir, Rod Bond, Helga Dittmar, Nathan Dungan, Susan Hawks (2014). Changes in materialism, changes in psychological well-being: Evidence from three longitudinal studies and an intervention experiment. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 380, No. 10.DOI
Moti Benita, Guy Roth, Edward L. Deci (2014). When Are Mastery Goals More Adaptive? It Depends on Experiences of Autonomy Support and Autonomy. Journal Of Educational Psychology, Vol. 1060, No. 1.DOI
Luc G. Pelletier, Meredith A. Rocchi, Robert J. Vallerand, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2013). Validation of the revised sport motivation scale (SMS-II). Psychology Of Sport And Exercise, Vol. 14, No. 30.DOI
Anne E. Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Gunnar Bjornebekk, Edward L. Deci (2013). Oral health and dental well-being: testing a self-determination theory model. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 430, No. 20.DOI
Anne E. Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Gunnar Bjornebekk, Edward L. Deci (2012). Self-Determined Motivational Predictors of Increases in Dental Behaviors, Decreases in Dental Plaque, and Improvement in Oral Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Health Psychology, Vol. 310, No. 60.DOI
Johan Y. Y. Ng, Nikos Ntoumanis, Cecilie Thogersen-Ntoumani, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan, Joan L. Duda, Geoffrey C. Williams (2012). Self-Determination Theory Applied to Health Contexts: A Meta-Analysis. Perspectives On Psychological Science, Vol. 7, No. 4.DOI
Anne E. Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Gunnar Bjornebekk, Edward L. Deci (2012). Motivation for Dental Home Care: Testing a Self-Determination Theory Model. Journal Of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 420, No. 10.DOI
Netta Weinstein, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2011). Motivational Determinants of Integrating Positive and Negative Past Identities. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, Vol. 1000, No. 3.DOI
Martin F. Lynch, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2011). Autonomy as Process and Outcome: Revisiting Cultural and Practical Issues in Motivation for Counseling. Counseling Psychologist, Vol. 390, No. 2.DOI
Richard M. Ryan, Martin F. Lynch, Maarten Vansteenkiste, Edward L. Deci (2011). [Review] Motivation and Autonomy in Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Behavior Change: A Look at Theory and Practice. Counseling Psychologist, Vol. 390, No. 2.DOI
Maarten Vansteenkiste, Stijn Smeets, Bart Soenens, Willy Lens, Lennia Matos, Edward L. Deci (2010). Autonomous and controlled regulation of performance-approach goals: Their relations to perfectionism and educational outcomes. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 340, No. 40.DOI
Hyungshim Jang, Johnmarshall Reeve, Edward L. Deci (2010). Engaging Students in Learning Activities: It Is Not Autonomy Support or Structure but Autonomy Support and Structure. Journal Of Educational Psychology, Vol. 1020, No. 3.DOI
Arlen C. Moller, Edward L. Deci, Andrew J. Elliot (2010). Person-Level Relatedness and the Incremental Value of Relating. Personality And Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol. 360, No. 60.DOI
Ron Friedman, Edward L. Deci, Andrew J. Elliot, Arlen C. Moller, Henk Aarts (2010). Motivational synchronicity: Priming motivational orientations with observations of others' behaviors. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 340, No. 10.DOI
Anne E. Munster Halvari, Hallgeir Halvari, Gunnar Bjornebekk, Edward L. Deci (2010). Motivation and anxiety for dental treatment: Testing a self-determination theory model of oral self-care behaviour and dental clinic attendance. Motivation And Emotion, Vol. 340, No. 10.DOI
Arlen C. Moller, Edward L. Deci (2010). Interpersonal control, dehumanization, and violence: A self-determination theory perspective. Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, Vol. 130, No. 10.DOI
Christopher P. Niemiec, Richard M. Ryan, Heather Patrick, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey C. Williams (2010). The energization of health-behavior change: Examining the associations among autonomous self-regulation, subjective vitality, depressive symptoms, and tobacco abstinence. Journal Of Positive Psychology, Vol. 50, No. 20.DOI
Mingming Zhou, Wei Ji Ma, Edward L. Deci (2009). The importance of autonomy for rural Chinese children's motivation for learning. Learning And Individual Differences, Vol. 19, No. 40.DOI
Christopher P. Niemiec, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2009). The path taken: Consequences of attaining intrinsic and extrinsic aspirations in post-college life. Journal Of Research In Personality, Vol. 43, No. 30.DOI
Geoffrey C. Williams, Christopher P. Niemiec, Heather Patrick, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2009). The Importance of Supporting Autonomy and Perceived Competence in Facilitating Long-Term Tobacco Abstinence. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 37, No. 3.DOI
Christopher P. Niemiec, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci, Geoffrey C. Williams (2009). Aspiring to physical health: The role of aspirations for physical health in facilitating long-term tobacco abstinence. Patient Education And Counseling, Vol. 74, No. 2.DOI
Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2008). A Self-Determination Theory Approach to Psychotherapy: The Motivational Basis for Effective Change. Canadian Psychology-Psychologie Canadienne, Vol. 490, No. 3.DOI
Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2008). Self-Determination Theory: A Macrotheory of Human Motivation, Development, and Health. Canadian Psychology-Psychologie Canadienne, Vol. 490, No. 3.DOI
Youngmee Kim, Edward L. Deci, Charles S. Carver, Tim Kasser (2008). Adult attachment and psychological well-being in cancer caregivers: The mediational role of spouses' motives for caregiving. Health Psychology, Vol. 270, No. 20.DOI
Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2008). Facilitating Optimal Motivation and Psychological Well-Being Across Life's Domains. Canadian Psychology-Psychologie Canadienne, Vol. 490, No. 1.DOI
Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2008). Hedonia, eudaimonia, and well-being: An introduction. Journal Of Happiness Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1.DOI
Richard M. Ryan, Veronika Huta, Edward L. Deci (2008). Living well: A self-determination theory perspective on eudaimonia. Journal Of Happiness Studies, Vol. 9, No. 1.DOI
Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2006). Self-regulation and the problem of human autonomy: Does psychology need choice, self-determination, and will? Journal Of Personality, Vol. 740, No. 60.DOI
Geoffrey C. Williams, Holly McGregor, Daryl Sharp, Ruth W. Kouides, Chantal S. Levesque, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2006). A self-determination multiple risk intervention trial to improve smokers' health. Journal Of General Internal Medicine, Vol. 210, No. 120.DOI
Arlen C. Moller, Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan (2006). Choice and ego-depletion: The moderating role of autonomy. Personality And Social Psychology Bulletin, Vol. 320, No. 80.DOI
Arlen C. Moller, Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2006). Self-determination theory and public policy: Improving the quality of consumer decisions without using coercion. Journal Of Public Policy & Marketing, Vol. 250, No. 10.DOI
Preprints
Thuy-vy Thi Nguyen, Netta Weinstein, Edward L. Deci (2019). Alone with our Thoughts: Supporting Autonomy as a Driver of Enjoyment during Time Spent Alone Doing Nothing.DOI
Book Chapters
Behzad Behzadnia, Edward L. Deci, Cody R. DeHaan (2020). Predicting Relations Among Life Goals, Physical Activity, Health, and Well-Being in Elderly Adults: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Healthy Aging. Springer eBooks.DOI