Self-Determination Theory and Mindfulness

This book approaches the field of mindfulness research from the perspective of self-determination theory (SDT). It is a timely presentation of work promoting better understanding of the mental and socioemotional well-being of individuals; of need-based satisfaction for one s own work and learning; of mindfulness of self and others; of awareness and conflict resolution, with strategies for dealing with critical situations. As the first book employing SDT to examine mindfulness research in schools, institutions, workplaces, the authors show in what ways mindfulness involves self- and social awareness, self-regulation, and cognitive, and socioemotional skills. These, in turn, lead to well-being competencies in combinations of behaviours, cognitions, and emotions that are essential for all individuals success across various settings, including educational and working contexts. It draws on SDT which emphasises on motivation processes and relations among people engaged in activities to promote or nurture mindfulness, ranging from schools and tertiary institutions to various workplaces. It is an essential resource for practitioners and educators, as well as researchers and graduate students in special and general education, educational psychology, well-being, organisational culture, and family-related fields.

List of contents

Chapter 1 I Made a Conscious Choice in My Behavior : A Qualitative Study on Students Self-Management through the Lens of Self-Determination Theory.- Chapter 2 Can mindfulness help foster basic psychological needs satisfaction in children? Lessons learned from implementing interventions in elementary schools.Chapter 3 Exploring Mindfulness in Teachers from the Self-Determination Theory Perspective.

Product details

• Assisted by: Chee Kong (Editor), Leng Chee Kong (Editor), Betsy Ng (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 15.12.2025
• EAN: 9789819531325
• ISBN: 978-981-9531-32-5
• No. of pages: 452
• Illustrations: X, 452 p. 12 illus., 3 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Sozialpsychologie, Pädagogische Psychologie, Positive Psychologie, Arbeits-, Wirtschafts- und Organisationspsychologie, Sozialwesen und soziale Dienste, Politik der National- Zentral- oder Bundesregierung, Well-Being, positive psychology, Educational psychology, Work and Organizational Psychology, Community Psychology, Schools, Children, Youth and Family Policy, Self-Determination Theory, Workplaces, Needs Satisfaction, Well-being of Students and Teachers, Mindfulness Research, Psychological Needs and Mental Health