Self-Determination Theory and Socioemotional Learning

This book approaches the field of socioemotional learning from the perspective of self-determination theory (SDT). The volume examines socioemotional learning (SEL) in schools, higher educational institutions, and workplaces. It is a timely work in its comprehensive presentation of a means of understanding motivation for one’s own work, the motivation of others, stress tolerance, team-working, conflict resolution, as well as dealing with critical situations. Socioemotional learning relates to competencies in a combination of behaviors, cognitions, and emotions that are essential for all individuals’ success, including educational and employment settings. This book presents the most comprehensive discussion of SDT perspectives on socioemotional learning in various domains, ranging from formal to informal settings. This book is an essential resource for social scientists, educators, and researchers working in education, organizational psychology, and family sociology.

About the Author

Dr. Betsy Ng is a researcher and lecturer who has been actively involved in education research since 2009. To date, she has over 60 peer-reviewed articles and conference paper presentations. Her areas of expertise include motivation and lifelong learning. She also has research interests in graduate employability and adult learning. She serves as a guest editor and reviewer for numerous academic journals and conferences including Learning and Individual Differences, Learning and Motivation, and American Educational Research Association. She is currently involved in several projects as a principal investigator and co-investigator, with a total grant funding of over S$2 million, at the National Institute of Education in Singapore.