Browsing Faculty of Humanities by Subject "motivation"
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A review of self-determination theory's basic psychological needs at work
(Sage, 2016)Self-determination theory (SDT) conceptualizes basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness as innate and essential for ongoing psychological growth, internalization, and well-being. We broadly review ... -
Improvement in South African students' outlook due to music involvement
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)In the spring of 2009, we started a concert band programme at a high school in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In the fall of 2011, we returned to the school to measure the impact of participating in a concert band on the ... -
The influence of affective variables on the acquisition of academic literacy
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)The teaching of academic literacy at university level, internationally and at universities in South Africa, is quite common. Despite a great deal of research on various facets of academic literacy, little research has been ... -
The three meanings of meaning in life: distinguishing coherence, purpose, and significance
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Despite growing interest in meaning in life, many have voiced their concern over the conceptual refinement of the construct itself. Researchers seem to have two main ways to understand what meaning in life means: coherence ...