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Competence in Motivation: Building Mastery and Skill Development

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 19, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|8 min read
Competence in Motivation: Building Mastery and Skill Development

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References

  1. McAuley, E., Duncan, T. E., & Tammen, V. V. (1989). Perceived Competence and the Intrinsic Motivation of Novice Rock Climbers
  2. Deci, E. L. (2000). Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness as Fundamental Motivations
  3. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (1985). Psychological Needs and the Facilitation of Integrative Processes

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