growth processes including intrinsically motivated behavior and integration of extrinsic motivations, whereas those that forestall autonomy, competence, or relatedness are associated with poorer motivation, performance, and well-being. We also discuss the relation of the psycho-logical needs to cultural

forestall the natural processes of self-motivation and healthy psychological development. Specifically, factors have been examined that enhance versus undermine intrinsic motivation, self-regulation, and well-being. The findings have led to the postulate of three innate psychological needs

” and seek to forestall their development of the “critical faculties ” needed to evaluate different life choices (Brighouse, 2000, pp. 70-71). Thus, Brighouse reasons, the state should ensure that children have opportunities to acquire autonomy-related skills and knowledge in school, regardless of the wishes

, i.e., to age in place, can forestall the transition to costly care-giving facilities (Tang & Venables, 2000). As a result of a swelling elderly population, there is a demand for technology that can assist caregivers and augment the elders ’ ability to age in place. By understanding the current

strategies (Aspinwall, 2004). Research has also identified interpersonal behaviors that forestall goal progress, such as intrusiveness (Feeney, 2004) and under-mining (Ruehlman & Wolchik, 1988). The present investiga-tion explored the role of autonomy support in facilitating personal goal pursuit. Self

fulfillment of basic needs: nor only such obvious material needs as food, shelter. physical safcry and physical well-being bur also, and very centrally, such psychological needs as identity, security, rccognition, autonomy. self esteem, and a sense of justicc (Burton, 1990). Moreover, needs for identity