| Intrinsic versus extrinsic goal contents in self-determination theory: Another look at the quality of academic motivation M Vansteenkiste, W Lens, EL Deci Educational psychologist 41 (1), 19-31, 2006 | 3165 | 2006 |
| Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures B Chen, M Vansteenkiste, W Beyers, L Boone, EL Deci, ... Motivation and emotion 39, 216-236, 2015 | 3051 | 2015 |
| On psychological growth and vulnerability: basic psychological need satisfaction and need frustration as a unifying principle. M Vansteenkiste, RM Ryan Journal of psychotherapy integration 23 (3), 263, 2013 | 2692 | 2013 |
| Motivating learning, performance, and persistence: the synergistic effects of intrinsic goal contents and autonomy-supportive contexts. M Vansteenkiste, J Simons, W Lens, KM Sheldon, EL Deci Journal of personality and social psychology 87 (2), 246, 2004 | 2636 | 2004 |
| Explaining the relationships between job characteristics, burnout, and engagement: The role of basic psychological need satisfaction A Van den Broeck, M Vansteenkiste, H De Witte, W Lens Work & stress 22 (3), 277-294, 2008 | 2041 | 2008 |
| Capturing autonomy, competence, and relatedness at work: Construction and initial validation of the Work‐related Basic Need Satisfaction scale A Van den Broeck, M Vansteenkiste, H De Witte, B Soenens, W Lens Journal of occupational and organizational psychology 83 (4), 981-1002, 2010 | 1965 | 2010 |
| Basic psychological need theory: Advancements, critical themes, and future directions M Vansteenkiste, RM Ryan, B Soenens Motivation and emotion 44 (1), 1-31, 2020 | 1672 | 2020 |
| Motivational profiles from a self-determination perspective: the quality of motivation matters. M Vansteenkiste, E Sierens, B Soenens, K Luyckx, W Lens Journal of educational psychology 101 (3), 671, 2009 | 1561 | 2009 |
| The development of the five mini-theories of self-determination theory: An historical overview, emerging trends, and future directions M Vansteenkiste, CP Niemiec, B Soenens The decade ahead: Theoretical perspectives on motivation and achievement 16 …, 2010 | 1552 | 2010 |
| Self-determination theory and basic need satisfaction: Understanding human development in positive psychology. EL Deci, M Vansteenkiste Ricerche di psicologia, 2004 | 1526 | 2004 |
| The Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale: Validation evidence in seven languages and nine countries M Gagné, J Forest, M Vansteenkiste, L Crevier-Braud, A Van den Broeck, ... European Journal of work and organizational psychology 24 (2), 178-196, 2015 | 1510 | 2015 |
| A theoretical upgrade of the concept of parental psychological control: Proposing new insights on the basis of self-determination theory B Soenens, M Vansteenkiste Developmental review 30 (1), 74-99, 2010 | 1411 | 2010 |
| Capturing ruminative exploration: Extending the four-dimensional model of identity formation in late adolescence K Luyckx, SJ Schwartz, MD Berzonsky, B Soenens, M Vansteenkiste, ... Journal of research in personality 42 (1), 58-82, 2008 | 1298 | 2008 |
| Self-determination theory RM Ryan, EL Deci Encyclopedia of quality of life and well-being research, 6229-6235, 2024 | 1248 | 2024 |
| Experiences of autonomy and control among Chinese learners: Vitalizing or immobilizing? M Vansteenkiste, M Zhou, W Lens, B Soenens Journal of educational psychology 97 (3), 468, 2005 | 1174 | 2005 |
| Antecedents and outcomes of self-determination in 3 life domains: The role of parents' and teachers' autonomy support B Soenens, M Vansteenkiste Journal of youth and adolescence 34, 589-604, 2005 | 1127 | 2005 |
| On the relations among work value orientations, psychological need satisfaction and job outcomes: A self‐determination theory approach M Vansteenkiste, B Neyrinck, CP Niemiec, B Soenens, H De Witte, ... Journal of occupational and organizational psychology 80 (2), 251-277, 2007 | 1115 | 2007 |
| Not all job demands are equal: Differentiating job hindrances and job challenges in the Job Demands–Resources model A Van den Broeck, N De Cuyper, H De Witte, M Vansteenkiste European journal of work and organizational psychology 19 (6), 735-759, 2010 | 1004 | 2010 |
| Do perceived autonomy-supportive and controlling teaching relate to physical education students' motivational experiences through unique pathways? Distinguishing between the … L Haerens, N Aelterman, M Vansteenkiste, B Soenens, S Van Petegem Psychology of sport and exercise 16, 26-36, 2015 | 986 | 2015 |
| Conceptualizing parental autonomy support: adolescent perceptions of promotion of independence versus promotion of volitional functioning. B Soenens, M Vansteenkiste, W Lens, K Luyckx, L Goossens, W Beyers, ... Developmental psychology 43 (3), 633, 2007 | 960 | 2007 |
