A Surprising Source of Self-Motivation: Prior Competence Frustration Strengthens One’s Motivation to Win in Another Competence-Supportive Activity

A Surprising Source of Self-Motivation: Prior Competence Frustration Strengthens One’s Motivation to Win in Another Competence-Supportive Activity

According to self-determination theory (SDT), competence is among the three basic psychological needs essential for one’s well-being and optimal functioning, and the frustration of these needs is theoretically predicted to induce a restorative response. While previous studies have explored the resto...

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Main Authors: Hui Fang, Bin He, Huijian Fu, Huijun Zhang, Zan Mo, Liang Meng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
competence
competence frustration
intrinsic motivation
need restoration
self-determination theory
event-related potentials
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00314/full

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