PersonalityFramework-based
Iphrofaela Yokuqubeka I-SDT
Thatha uhlelo lokupima umzwakaliso ye-Self-Determination Theory online ngenantlahlobolo. Thola ubukhulu bakho, amakhono, nokwazi ukuxhumana nokuthi umsebenzi wakho ayaanelisa kangakanani. Imibuzo 36, iziphumo ngokushesha.
Imibuzo 368 min
Ayikho okubhalisa—imiphumela yakho iyavela kabini.
Self-Determination Theory · Original items, not an administered SDT scale.
Lokho ozothola
- How well your three core psychological needs are currently satisfied
- Whether your work feels genuinely self-directed or externally pressured
- Your sense of competence and mastery in your role
- How connected and valued you feel in your work environment
Imibuzo Evame Ukubuzwa
SDT is a macro-theory of human motivation developed by Deci and Ryan since the 1970s. It distinguishes between intrinsic motivation (driven by genuine interest and values) and extrinsic motivation (driven by rewards or pressure), and identifies the three basic psychological needs, autonomy, competence, relatedness, that support intrinsic motivation.
SDT research shows motivation erodes when core needs go unmet. A micromanaging environment thwarts autonomy. Repetitive tasks without growth thwart competence. Isolation or poor team dynamics thwart relatedness. Identifying which need is blocked is the first step to restoring motivation.
Unlike Maslow's hierarchy or simple reward-punishment models, SDT is supported by decades of experimental research across cultures. It distinguishes between types of motivation (not just amounts), explaining why some rewards improve performance while others undermine it.
Taking it is free and your scores on all three needs appear on screen, with no signup required. The full need-satisfaction profile and the personalized recommendations are part of Premium.
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Iphrofaela Yokugqamula Kwaziwela-Zikho
Thatha uhlelo lokupima umzwakaliso ye-Self-Determination Theory online ngenantlahlobolo. Thola ubukhulu bakho, amakhono, nokwazi ukuxhumana nokuthi umsebenzi wakho ayaanelisa kangakanani. Imibuzo 36, iziphumo ngokushesha.
36 imibuzo8 min
MahhalaImiphumela kabini · 8 min
Yini Iphrofaela Yokuqubeka I-SDT?
Self-Determination Theory (SDT), developed by psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, is one of the most influential and empirically supported theories of human motivation. It identifies three universal psychological needs, autonomy, competence, and relatedness, whose satisfaction predicts intrinsic motivation, well-being, and sustained performance.
Autonomy is the need to feel that your actions are self-directed and aligned with your values. Competence is the need to feel effective and capable in your activities. Relatedness is the need to feel meaningfully connected to others. When all three are met, people experience genuine, lasting motivation. When they are thwarted, motivation deteriorates into compliance or disengagement.
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JobCannon's 36-question SDT Motivation Profile measures how well your current work and life context satisfies each of these three core needs, and identifies which specific need-thwarting factors are undermining your motivation and energy.
Lokho Ozozithola
How well your three core psychological needs are currently satisfied
Whether your work feels genuinely self-directed or externally pressured
Your sense of competence and mastery in your role
How connected and valued you feel in your work environment
The specific need gaps draining your intrinsic motivation
Practical changes to restore motivation based on your SDT profile
Umbuzo Lifana Njani
Umbuzo 1 ku-36
Ngiziwa nenkululeko yokukhetha ukuthi ndlala kanjani umsebenzi wami.
35 amanye emva kwalollu · 8 min konkePhendula lokhu
Indlela Isebenza Ngayo
- 1
Phendula
Imibuzo 36, 8 min. Ayazisulisela—ayikho okwenjenje omuntu.
- 2
Bona imphumela
Okuboniswe kabini yobu wakho. Mahhala, okusetshenziswayo, okugcinile nxa ubhalise.
- 3
Qonda kabanzi
Epremiyamu ivula imphumela ephelele—umsebenzi, amandla, umhlela othuthuka.
Imibuzo Evame Ukubuzwa
What is Self-Determination Theory?
SDT is a macro-theory of human motivation developed by Deci and Ryan since the 1970s. It distinguishes between intrinsic motivation (driven by genuine interest and values) and extrinsic motivation (driven by rewards or pressure), and identifies the three basic psychological needs, autonomy, competence, relatedness, that support intrinsic motivation.
Why am I losing motivation at work even though I used to love it?
SDT research shows motivation erodes when core needs go unmet. A micromanaging environment thwarts autonomy. Repetitive tasks without growth thwart competence. Isolation or poor team dynamics thwart relatedness. Identifying which need is blocked is the first step to restoring motivation.
How is SDT different from other motivation theories?
Unlike Maslow's hierarchy or simple reward-punishment models, SDT is supported by decades of experimental research across cultures. It distinguishes between types of motivation (not just amounts), explaining why some rewards improve performance while others undermine it.
Is the SDT Motivation Profile free on JobCannon?
Taking it is free and your scores on all three needs appear on screen, with no signup required. The full need-satisfaction profile and the personalized recommendations are part of Premium.
Can my motivation profile change over time?
Yes. SDT measures need satisfaction in your current context, not a fixed trait — so your profile shifts when your circumstances do. A new manager, a role change, or a more autonomy-supportive environment can move a thwarted need into a satisfied one. That's the practical point: the profile shows what to change, not a verdict you're stuck with.
What can I do if one of my three needs is being thwarted?
Start with the most blocked need. If autonomy is low, look for where you can reclaim choice over how you work, even in small ways. If competence is low, seek out stretch tasks with clear feedback. If relatedness is low, invest in one or two genuine connections rather than broad networking. SDT research suggests targeted change to the weakest need tends to lift overall motivation more than working on an already-satisfied one.
How does my motivation profile relate to burnout or energy?
They're connected but distinct. Chronically thwarted needs are one well-studied driver of disengagement and exhaustion, so a low SDT profile and rising burnout often appear together. If you want to see where you sit on depletion specifically, pair this with the Burnout Risk assessment; to map when and how you work best, the Energy & Flow Profile is the natural companion.