Self-actualization is a universal idea used frequently in humanistic psychology. Similarly, the theory of self-determination is that individuals are inherently inclined to be proactive and to move toward greater refinement and integration in self-functioning. Individual need to meet certain needs in order to be fully functioning. To be fully functioning requires individuals having access to and using their capacities for experience, connection, and proactivity (Deci, Guay, & Ryan, 2013, p. 110). Competence, autonomy and relatedness are needs that are required to be fulfilled and maintained to be fully functioning (Deci, Guay, & Ryan, 2013, p. 112). Parents play a big role in whether or not their children fulfill these needs. Specifically,
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Religion brings together a group of people with common interests and is likely to foster strong bonds in the process. Therefore it is not surprising that that religious believes and frequent prayers have a strong and direct relationship with life satisfaction and happiness (Poorsheikhali & Alavi, 2015, p.236). Prayer also helps me feel a greater sense of calmness which ultimately leads to happiness whenever I feel under the weather. Group prayer can also foster these same emotions if not stronger ones. The support of family and closeness within groups can really impact how we behave in any setting. Performance in school, both academic and behavioral, is greatly impacted by our support …show more content…
A child in a home with uninvolved family will seek attention elsewhere and will likely not reach self-actualization. In contrast, a child will be more intrinsically motivated when they have family that is involved in their day to day lives (Poorsheikhali & Alavi, 2015, p. 237). Personally, since I was young I always tended to feel more motivated when my parents were a part of my activities and schoolwork. I did not have to act out in school or at home because I my parents were very involved with me. Similarly to the article on the correlation between emotions and family interaction, the article on self-determination stated that students who perceived their parents to be autonomy supportive were more persistent in school (Deci, Guay, & Ryan, 2013,
Religion brings together a group of people with common interests and is likely to foster strong bonds in the process. Therefore it is not surprising that that religious believes and frequent prayers have a strong and direct relationship with life satisfaction and happiness (Poorsheikhali & Alavi, 2015, p.236). Prayer also helps me feel a greater sense of calmness which ultimately leads to happiness whenever I feel under the weather. Group prayer can also foster these same emotions if not stronger ones. The support of family and closeness within groups can really impact how we behave in any setting. Performance in school, both academic and behavioral, is greatly impacted by our support …show more content…
A child in a home with uninvolved family will seek attention elsewhere and will likely not reach self-actualization. In contrast, a child will be more intrinsically motivated when they have family that is involved in their day to day lives (Poorsheikhali & Alavi, 2015, p. 237). Personally, since I was young I always tended to feel more motivated when my parents were a part of my activities and schoolwork. I did not have to act out in school or at home because I my parents were very involved with me. Similarly to the article on the correlation between emotions and family interaction, the article on self-determination stated that students who perceived their parents to be autonomy supportive were more persistent in school (Deci, Guay, & Ryan, 2013,