Development of Self-Determination Through the Life-Course

Introduction.- Part I. Overview of Self-Determination and Theories of Self-Determination.-Chapter 1. Introduction to the Self-Determination Construct; Michael L. Wehmeyer, Karrie A. Shogren, Todd D. Little, Shane J. Lopez.- Chapter 2. Human Agentic Theories and the Development of Self-Determination; Karrie A. Shogren, Todd D. Little and Michael L. Wehmeyer.- Chapter 3. A Context for Self-Determination and Agency: Adolescent Developmental Theories; David M.  Hansen and Nadia Jessop.- Chapter 4. Self-Determination Theory; Nicole Adams, Todd D. Little and Richard M. Ryan.- Chapter 5. Causal Agency Theory; Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer and Susan B. Palmer.- Part II. Developmental Origins and Life-Course Trajectory of Self-Determination.- Chapter 6. The Development of Self-Determination during Childhood; Susan B. Palmer, Michael L. Wehmeyer and Karrie A. Shogren.- Chapter 7. The Development of Self-Determination during Adolescence; Michael L. Wehmeyer and Karrie A. Shogren.- Chapter 8. Enhancing Students’ Motivation with Autonomy-Supportive Classrooms; Rong Chang, Eriko Fukuda, James Durham and Todd D. Little.- Chapter 9. Applications of the Self-Determination Construct to Disability; Michael L. Wehmeyer and Karrie A. Shogren.- Chapter 10. The Role of Passion in Adult Self-Growth and Development; Robert J. Vallerand and Maylys Rapaport.- Chapter 11. Understanding, Supporting and Safeguarding Self-Determination as We Age; Philip McCallion and Lisa A. Ferretti.- Chapter 12. Culture and Self-Determination; Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer.- Part III.  SDT and Healthy Psychological Development.- Chapter 13. How Parents Contribute to Children’s Psychological Health: The Critical Role of Psychological Need Support; Bart Soenens, Edward L. Deci and Maarten Vansteenkiste.- Chapter 14. Self Determination Theory, Identity Development, and Adolescence; Luther K. Griffin, Nicole Adams and Todd D. Little.- Part IV.  The Development of Volition Action.- Chapter 15. Preference and Choice-Expression; Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer.- Chapter 16. Self-Initiation and Planning; Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer and Sheida Khamsi.- Part V.  The Development of Agentic Action.- Chapter 17. A Self-Determination Perspective on Self-Regulation across the Life Span; G. John Geldhof, Meghann L. Fenn and Jennifer K. Finders.- Chapter 18. Goal Setting and Attainment; Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer.- Chapter 19. Problem Solving; Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer.- Chapter 20. Decision Making; Michael L. Wehmeyer and Karrie A. Shogren.- Chapter 21. The Development of Hope; Susana C. Marques and Shane J. Lopez.- Part VI. Action-Control Beliefs.- Chapter 22. Action-Control Beliefs and Agentic Actions; Rong Chang, Nicole Adams and Todd D. Little.- Conclusion.