Davies, Kerry (2008) Autonomous Motivation as a Predictor of Positive Experiences in Therapy and Quality of Life. Honours thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
The self-determination theory (SDT) of motivation asserts that motivation, rather than being a quantifiable construct, lies along a continuum of increasing autonomy. An abundance of research supports the notion that autonomous motivation is a reliable predictor of positive outcome in a variety of domains. What is not so clear is whether it is a reliable predictor of positive outcome in therapy. This study sought to fill the gap in the research by examining the responses of fifty seven clients from the University of Southern Queensland Psychology clinic. Results from the data of the two self-report questionnaires, one measuring the six types of motivation for therapy in relation to SDT, and one measuring outcome in therapy (CEQ), indicated tentative support for the theory. Specifically, a lack of motivation predicts low satisfaction with service with regard to therapy and the more autonomous motivation (integrated regulation) predicts higher quality of life. Suggestions for further research include more detailed pre and post questionnaires relating to treatment outcomes and quality of life.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Honours) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Psychology (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Supervisors: | Sue Littler |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Nov 2025 23:13 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Nov 2025 23:13 |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5299 Other psychology > 529999 Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52255 |
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