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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: The Complete SDT Framework

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 21, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|9 min read
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: The Complete SDT Framework

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References

  1. Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior
  2. Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). The "What" and "Why" of Goal Pursuits: Human Needs and the Self-Determination of Behavior
  3. Deci, E. L., Koestner, R., & Ryan, R. M. (2001). Extrinsic Rewards and Intrinsic Motivation in Education: Reconsidered Once Again

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