Dear Colleagues,
In the vein of the self-determination theory, three basic needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness positively shape autonomous motivation. Do you think increase in autonomous motivation may discourage external regulation?
Best regards,
Muhammad Shujahat
Have you ever observed children? Why do the youngest children lie (like when they are just able to speak)? Young children are not taught to lie, so how do they know how to be untruthful, this complex, thoughtful, idea of not telling the truth even when asked to? They are obviously concerned about getting into trouble, displeasing the authority figure (intrinsic motivations)? This comes to mind when I read your query. So when parents find these lies cute (smile, laughing), or endearing are parents not encouraging the behaviors and thus, the lies continue. Parents then raise a child that lies, a teen that lies, etc. We know that lying is wrong. Why do adults lie, to ourselves and to each other? Even the smallest of fibs and encourage it at the youngest age? I realize your question is about adults, but we have a society that is less than honest about what they want, have helicopter parents to solve problems, and have a significant rise in undiagnosed mental illness. Of the three basic needs of self determination theory, what are parents/guardians missing in raising a resilient workforce?
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