Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The primary focus of the current study was to explore the relationships between a recently developed theory of fundamental psychological motives proposed by Reiss and Havercamp (1998) and other concepts in the areas of motivation and well-being. Specifically, the current study was an exploration of the relationship between these motives, three basic psychological needs proposed by Deci and Ryan (1985), intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, and optimism. Because there has been no prior published research attempting to relate the motives proposed by Reiss and Havercamp (1998) to any of these concepts, the current study was largely exploratory in nature. Results indicated that the Reiss motives overall were significant predictors of the basic needs proposed by Deci and Ryan (1985), components of well-being, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and optimism. Relationships between specific motives and the number of strong motives were also discovered in relation to well-being. Additionally, the needs were found to be significantly related to all components of well-being.
Advisor
Kenneth Olson
Date of Award
Summer 2002
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Chapin, Thomas Brad, "Relationship of Fundamental Motives to Psychological Needs, Well-Being, and Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation" (2002). Master's Theses. 2842.
DOI: 10.58809/OMSY2586
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2842
Rights
© 2002 Thomas Brad Chapin
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