The Self-Determination Continuum: Understanding Motivation Types in Psychology #251065 (License: Personal Use)

The Self-Determination Continuum is a foundational model in psychology that categorizes human motivation into five levels-amotivation, external, introjected, identified, integrated, and intrinsic regulation-aligned with regulatory styles (impersonal to self-determined) and sources of motivation (external to internal). Each level reflects distinct psychological processes, such as compliance driven by rewards versus inherent satisfaction from interest and enjoyment. The chart clarifies how motivation regulators like competence, autonomy, and relatedness influence behavioral outcomes.

Used in educational, clinical, and organizational psychology contexts to explain motivation drivers; ideal for academic articles, therapy resources, HR training, or student learning modules targeting users seeking to understand behavior change or improve engagement.