As we know self-determination theory (SDT) is of US American origin. With reference to Hofsteede, there are cultures that are not that individualistic. Therefore, does it make sense to try find a need for autonomy in cultures where "autonomy does not exist"? In fact I do like SDT, but today I want to shoot at its generalizability.
What do think? Critical discourse is whole-heartedly welcome!
These might be a good place for you to start:
Chirkov, V. I., Ryan, R. M., Kim, Y., & Kaplan, U. (2003). Differentiating autonomy from individualism and independence: A self-determination theory perspective on internalization of cultural orientations and well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84, 97-110.
Chirkov, V. I. (2007). Culture, personal autonomy and individualism: Their relationships and implications for personal growth and well-being. In G. Zheng, K. Leung & J. G. Adair (Eds.), Perspectives and progress in contemporary cross-cultural psychology (pp. 247-263). Beijing, China: China Light Industry Press.
P.S. Autonomy "exists" everywhere when you ascribe to the SDT definition (as you will see in the papers suggested, as well as in Deci & Ryan, 2000).
SDT is invalid in all cultures. Motives are the same in all cultures. Culture affects how people satisfy motives. If you are interested in a scientific approach, look at my posts on the 16 needs.,
Individual or personal autonomy is the pure product of Anglo-American thinking. If we perceive this very issue by the prism of European Court of Human Rights and particularly based decisive and fruitful case-law above-mentioned institution, please find very critical insight and perception of the concept of individual autonomy emerged from courts reasoning.
CARING AUTONOMY European Human Rights Law and the Challenge of Individualism KATRI L ˜OHMUS Cambridge University Press 2015
The main dilemma connected value perception, one the one hand as author argued European court of Human Rights based on the liberal understandings of the notion meanwhile there are other options minimally understand this concept by the prism of communitarian perception. Thus, it is a very controversial issue and described as clashes between value understanding of the notion.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Psychology