Self-Determination Theory in the Clinic : Motivating Physical and Mental Health

by Kennon M. Sheldon, Geoffrey Williams, and Thomas Joiner

• ISBN13: 9780300095449
• ISBN10: 0300095449
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2003-03-11
• Publisher: Yale University Press

Summary

University of Missouri, Columbia. Authors present a philosophical, conceptual, and empirical overview of the self-determination theory of human motivation. Authors show how the theory can be applied to maximize client health in medical and psychotherapeutic domains. Includes references and index.

Author Biography

Geoffrey Williams is associate professor of medicine and psychology at the University of Rochester.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Part I. Self-Determination Theory: Concepts and Evidence
Self-Actualization, Society, and Scientific Psychology	3	(10)
Self-Determination Theory and Its Supporting Research Base	13	(15)
Autonomy Support and Behavioral Internalization: Promoting Ownership of Non-Enjoyable Behaviors	28	(15)
Part II. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Medical Practice
Self-Determination Theory and Physical Health	43	(22)
Facilitating Health Behavior Change: The Case of Tobacco Dependence	65	(18)
Supporting the Internalization of Chronic Disease Management: The Case of Diabetes Mellitus	83	(26)
Part III. Self-Determination Theory Applied to Mental Health Practice
Self-Determination Theory and Mental Health	109	(17)
Facilitating Psychological Change: The Case of Substance Abuse Disorders	126	(16)
Supporting Self-Determination in the Treatment of Anxiety and Eating Disorders	142	(23)
Supporting Self-Determination in the Treatment of Mood and Personality Disorders	165	(19)
Conclusion	184	(3)
References	187	(12)
Index	199