Browsing by Subject "Self-determination theory"
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Assessing satisfaction of employee motivational needs in a selected explosive manufacturing plant
(2014)The main aim of the study is to compare the extent to which the need for autonomy, relatedness and competence of baby boomers, generation X, Y and Z employees of Denel Dynamics is being satisfied and how this influences ... -
Development of a positive psychology intervention to improve intrinsic motivation for the treatment of substance use disorders
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background - People with substance use disorders (SUD) often drop out of treatment. A lack of motivation is one of the most recurrent reasons for treatment dropout, including failure to abide by treatment, relapse, and ... -
Employee engagement and satisfaction of self-determination needs : an exploratory study in the contract research sector
(2015)Orientation: The pharmaceutical industry is forced to contain costs by outsourcing drug testing to commercial contract research organisations (CROs), which ensure the performance of clinical trials by experienced employees ... -
The experiences and motivation of unemployed people in South Africa : a person- and variable-centred perspective
(North-West University, 2018)The psychological impact of unemployment is well documented. Psychological well-being and (re)employment remains high on the agenda for professionals assisting the unemployed. Key in transitioning to employment are the ... -
The experiences of black male non-competitive bodybuilders with regard to wellbeing : a selfdetermination approach
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Bodybuilding has been growing exponentially in recent years among young men and boys. This growth started in the United States of America (USA) and Europe and eventually spread to Africa; this growth has prompted scholarly ... -
Exploring the interrelationship between selected leadership styles, motivational stance and work engagement
(North-West University, 2018)Orientation: In today's increasingly competitive and fast-changing world of business, organizations are under immense pressure to grow or even just to survive. Although it is important to have great products, brand and ... -
Intrinsically or extrinsically driven : generational differences in workplace motivation and engagement
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The general aim of the study was to explore the relationship between work engagement, multigenerational workforces and employee motivation within a selected Rand Water plant. The value of the investigation, into the role ... -
The mediating role of frustration of psychological needs in the relationship between job insecurity and work related well–being
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)This study aims to test a new process underlying the negative relationship between job insecurity and work-related well-being. Specifically, based on Self-Determination Theory, frustration of the psychological needs for ... -
The mediating role of psychological needs in the relation between qualitative job insecurity and counterproductive work behavior
(Emerald Insights, 2014)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to add to the understanding of the qualitative job insecurity, i.e. the insecurity about the continuity of valued job aspects in future. Specifically, the paper examines whether ... -
Motivation profiles at work: a self-determination theory approach
(Elsevier, 2016)Self-determination theory proposes that individuals experience distinct types of motivation to varying degrees. While it is well documented that these types of motivation differentially predict outcomes, very little attention ...