Self-determination theory as a fundamental theory of close relationships

Canadian Psychology

Volumn 49, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 201-209

  La Guardia, Jennifer G ^a   Patrick, Heather ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Close relationships; Motivation; Relationship well being; Self determination theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 54049151210     PISSN: 07085591     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0012760     Document Type: Conference Paper

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