Motivation and Self-Determination

For this assignment, choose one problem area from the first list
below to explore and then apply self-determination theory and related
concepts to recommend a way to intervene in the problem. In other words,
how can people apply self-determination to help themselves toward a
better outcome in a specific area?

First, select one of the problem areas that affect human motivation and performance:

Procrastination.
Overeating.
Poor sleep (from stress, worry, hypervigilance, and so on).

Then select at least one of the following areas related to
self-determination that could be applied to intervene with the
motivation problem:

Competence.
Connection or relatedness.
Autonomy.

In addition to the areas above, the following concepts related to self-determination theory may appear in your reading:

Self-regulation.
Internal or intrinsic motivation.
External or extrinsic motivation.
Self-handicapping.

You are not required to include all of these concepts, but
addressing one or more of them is appropriate as you discuss the
selected problem area, the theory supporting your discussion, and
related research on self-determination.

In your paper, do the following:

Construct an overview of a problem in human motivation. (For
example, consider how many people have the problem and why. What
outcomes happen as a result of the problem, such as psychological,
physical, or economic consequences?)
Apply self-determination theory to the understanding of a problem
in human motivation. (Think about how the theory gives a more in-depth
understanding of the problem from a motivational perspective.)
Apply research findings to understanding a problem in human
motivation. (What research has been conducted on the problem and how
does this help you to better understand it?)
Apply motivational theory to a recommended solution to a problem
in human motivation. (Consider how the theory explains or supports a
solution.)
Apply research findings to a recommended solution to a problem in
human motivation. (In other words, present evidence to show that your
suggested solution has the potential to be effective.)
Write in a manner that is generally concise and logically organized, with correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar:

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Apply APA guidelines to format of title page, in-text citations, and references page:

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Resources

A minimum of three resources is required, including at least two
scholarly articles and a professional source, such as the course text or
the Self-Determination Theory
website. You may use more than three sources (for example two scholarly
articles and two professional resources). For research guidance, please
see the Capella University Library Undergraduate Research Guide.

The following are scholarly articles that address each of the
motivation problems. Select one to apply in your paper. In addition to
this article, find a second scholarly article to support your work.

Procrastination and Self-Determination

Akpur, U. (2017). Predictive and explanatory relationship model between procrastination, motivation, anxiety and academic achievement. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research (EJER), 69, 221–240.
Klingsieck, K. B. (2013). Procrastination: When good things don’t come to those who wait. European Psychologist, 18(1), 24–34.
Krause, K., & Freund, A. M. (2014). How to beat procrastination: The role of goal focus. European Psychologist, 19(2), 132–144.

Eating and Self-Determination

Campbell, R., Boone, L., Vansteenkiste, M., & Soenens, B. (2018). Psychological
need frustration as a transdiagnostic process in associations of
self‐critical perfectionism with depressive symptoms and eating
pathology. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(10), 1775–1790.
Lalot, F., Quiamzade, A., & Zerhouni, O. (2019). Regulatory focus and self-determination motives interact to predict students’ nutrition-habit intentions. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 25(3), 477–490.
Megías, Á., González-Cutre, D., Beltrán-Carillo, V. J., Gomis-Diáz, J. M., Cervelló, E., & Bartholomew, K. J. (2018). The impact of living with morbid obesity on psychological need frustration: A study with bariatric patients. Stress and Health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress, 34(4), 509–522.

Sleep Health and Self-Determination

Baron, C. E., Smith, T. W., Baucom, B. R., Uchino, B. N., Williams, P. G., Sundar, K. M., & Czajkowski, L. (2020). Relationship partner social behavior and continuous positive airway pressure adherence: The role of autonomy support. Health Psychology, 39(4), 325–334.
Campbell, R., Tobback, E., Delesie, L., Vogelaers, D., Mariman, A., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2017). Basic psychological need experiences, fatigue, and sleep in individuals with unexplained chronic fatigue. Stress and Health: Journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress, 33(5), 645–655.
Campbell, R., Soenens, B., Beyers, W., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2018). University students’ sleep during an exam period: The role of basic psychological needs and stress. Motivation and Emotion, 42(5), 671–681.

Assignment Requirements

APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current edition APA style and formatting.
Resources: Minimum of three resources (at least two scholarly and one professional).
Length of paper: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages of content in addition to a title page and a reference page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

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