A Self-Determination Theory Approach to Work Motivation of Autistic Adults: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

Autor/inn/en	Goldfarb, Yael; Golan, Ofer; Gal, Eynat
Titel	A Self-Determination Theory Approach to Work Motivation of Autistic Adults: A Qualitative Exploratory Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53 (2023) 4, S.1529-1542 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Goldfarb, Yael)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-021-05185-4
Schlagwörter	Self Determination; Work Attitudes; Motivation; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Adults; Work Experience; Income; Self Efficacy; Behavior Patterns; Repetition; Norms; Vocational Interests; Psychological Needs; Personal Autonomy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Selbstbestimmung; Work attitude; Arbeitshaltung; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Autism; Autismus; Employment experience; Job experience; Occupational experience; Berufserfahrung; Einkommen; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Wiederholung; Normwert; Berufsinteresse; Individuelle Autonomie
Abstract	The study explores work motivation of autistic adults through the lens of Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Twelve autistic employees (ages 28-47; 3 females) participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews about their work experience. Analysis combined inductive and deductive approaches, identifying motivational themes emerging from the interviews, and analyzing them according to SDT concepts. Two major themes emerged: (1) work motivation factors positioned on the self-determination continuum: income and self-reliance; a daily routine; social/familial internalized norms; meaning and contribution; and job interest; and (2) satisfaction of psychological needs at work, postulated by SDT: competence, social-relatedness, and autonomy and structure. Findings are discussed in relation to current literature, and practical applications are suggested for meeting the motivational needs of autistic employees and promoting employment stability. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01