Self-determination theory as an explanation for the motivation of novice and expert ballet dancers

• Main Authors: Cabrera, Elana Liezl I., Estallo, Rocky L., Solsoly, Carizza Louise M.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2011
• Subjects: Personality and motivation; Ballet dancers; Psychology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10717
• Institution: De La Salle University

This research explored the motivation of novice and expert ballet dancers using the Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 200). Its main objective was to learn and understand the different factors that motivate a dancer to dance. The researchers have interviewed a total of 20 respondents 10 no...