Self-determination theory: The importance of autonomy to well-being across cultures

Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development

Volumn 50, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 16-26

  Wichmann, Sonia Secher ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER   (United States)

^b Genesis Counseling Services   (United States)

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EID: 79960234333     PISSN: 19310293     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-1939.2011.tb00103.x     Document Type: Article

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