SELF DETERMINATION THEORY AMONG SENIOR CITIZEN: A REVIEW PAPER

Authors

  • Nur Hidayah Zaini Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Wan Hasmat Wan Hasan Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Rachel Samuel Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Afzan Nor Talib Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Farah Nadzirah Jamrus Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia
  • Fariha Aiza Ramly Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka, Malaysia

Keywords:

self-determination theory, competence, autonomy, relatedness, senior citizen

Abstract

This article overviews self-determination theory (SDT) relates to wellbeing of senior citizens. The important terminologies and concept pertaining self-determination theory are broadly reviewed. Self-determination theory (SDT) conceptualizes basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness as innate and essential for ongoing psychological growth, internalization, and well-being. Despite a widespread concern with the well-being of elderly people, very little is known about the motivation behind every day behaviours in old age. Malaysia officially became an ageing country in 2020 with the percentage of its population aged 65 and above hitting 7.5% (about 2.4 million of the total population). Malaysia is predicted to be an aged society by 2044, when those aged 65 and above make up 14% of the population. Ageing issues might not look like a remarkably interesting phenomenon for the young and healthy. Suggestions are made for further research and for potential applications.

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Published

2022-10-21

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): JURNAL 'ULWAN: SPECIAL ISSUE I (ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES AND IMPACT AFTER PANDEMIC)

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How to Cite

Zaini, N. H., Wan Hasan, W. H., Samuel, R., Nor Talib, A., Jamrus, F. N., & Ramly, F. A. (2022). SELF DETERMINATION THEORY AMONG SENIOR CITIZEN: A REVIEW PAPER. Jurnal ’Ulwan, 7(1), 53-59. https://ejournal.unimel.edu.my/index.php/JULWAN/article/view/1131