Self-Determination Theory in the Clinic: Motivating Physical and Mental Health - Rilegato

Sheldon, Kennon M.; Williams, Geoffrey; Joiner, Thomas E.

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ISBN 10: 0300095449 ISBN 13: 9780300095449

Casa editrice: Yale Univ Pr, 2003

Riassunto

Self-determination theory is grounded in the belief that people work best and are happiest when they feel that they are in control of their own lives. This text explains the ramifications of the theory and provides clinical examples to show that it can be used to motivate patients undergoing treatment for such physical or psychological issues as diabetes management, smoking cessation, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. The first part of the text provides historical background to self-determination theory, showing that it is humanistically oriented and has three decades of empirical research behind it. In the process, the authors discuss why humanistic psychology fell out of favour in academic psychology; why "self-help" and New Age books have such perennial popularity; and why it is so important for authorities to support patients' sense of self. The remainder of the volume presents many specific case examples to describe the theory's application.

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Book by Sheldon Professor Kennon M Williams Geoffrey Joine

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• Editore: Yale Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0300095449
• ISBN 13: 9780300095449
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 208