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@MISC{Huyghe_aself-determination,
author = {Hein Huyghe and Willy Lens},
title = {A Self-Determination Theory Approach},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
Previous social dilemma research has shown that sanctioning defection may enhance cooperation. However, recent studies have shed some light on detrimental effects of sanctioning defection as well. Taking a self-determination theory perspective, this study points at another paradox of sanctioning systems: while sanctioning defection may push people to cooperate through external regulation, it may undermine internalisation of cooperative behavior and intrinsic motivation to cooperate by thwarting people’s psychological need for autonomy. A Web experiment was conducted and showed that having been confronted with a sanction on defection makes people experience less choice about what to do in a social dilemma which is on its turn associated with less cooperation. Towards Another Paradox 4
