Are there any interventions to enhance the self-determined behaviour of children between 2 and 5? Can you think of anywhere I can look. All the interventions I am finding are for 'school age children'. Thank you.
Merisa,
You may check http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/. You can find useful papers.
Bests
http://selfdeterminationtheory.org/
Thank you Ken although I have to disagree, a focused intervention on one of the components of self-determination at a time when self-regulation is developed would be quite beneficial in enabling self-determination and becoming a protective factor for future well being especially in cases of disadvantage. It is a substantially untapped area so I am sure you are not alone in your belief. Thank you. Merisa
Hi Merisa,
Given your question, I think you'll find this model most interesting: http://tec.sagepub.com/content/33/1/38.abstract
The model highlights 3 foundational skills of self-determination to foster in early childhood:
1: Choices/Problem-solving
2: Self-regulation
3: Engagement
I am researching the self-determination through practices Recreation adolescent period. Any intervention to help the child to take the lead and motivate inherently helps in autodetermianción. Look, for example, information about school programs that help in this regard. Not if I have answered your question.