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Self-Determination Theory in Parenting: Raising Intrinsically Motivated Children

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Peter Kolomiets
|March 31, 2026|Updated Apr 13, 2026|8 min read
Self-Determination Theory in Parenting: Raising Intrinsically Motivated Children

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References

  1. Grolnick, W. S., & Pomerantz, E. M. (2009). Autonomy and Relatedness as Motivational Foundations of Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents
  2. Grolnick, W. S., & Pomerantz, E. M. (2009). The Role of Parental Autonomy Support in Predicting Child Motivation
  3. Soenens, B., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2010). Parental Autonomy Support and Psychological Control in Adolescent Development

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