 | Edward L. DeciEdward L. Deci, PhD (1942–2026), spent his entire academic career at the University of Rochester, retiring as the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences in 2017. He had secondary appointments at the University College of Southeast Norway and Australian Catholic University. Dr. Deci was a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the American Psychological Association, and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, among other associations. His numerous honors include a distinguished scholar award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, a lifetime achievement award from the International Society for Self and Identity, and a distinguished scientific contribution award from the Positive Psychology Network. He was named honorary president of the Canadian Psychological Association and was a recipient of a James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowship. |
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Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and WellnessRichard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci
