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Maarten Vansteenkiste is a Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology. He is a leading researcher in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), with a focus on motivation, autonomy support, and psychological needs across various contexts including education, sports, and health. His work spans developmental periods from adolescence to late adulthood, examining how social environments influence motivation, well-being, and performance.
His research interests include:
- Motivation and Self-Determination Theory
- Educational Psychology and Student Engagement
- Parenting and Adolescent Development
- Sport Psychology and Coaching
- Health Psychology and Pandemic Response
- Psychological Needs (Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness)
Professor Vansteenkiste's recent work has examined motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring how autonomous motivation influences adherence to health measures and how psychological needs relate to well-being during crises. His research employs diverse methodologies including experimental studies, longitudinal designs, and multi-informant approaches across various cultural contexts. His work often investigates the nuanced interplay between social contexts, psychological needs, and outcomes like well-being, performance, and mental health.
His scientific contributions include numerous publications in top journals across psychology, education, and health sciences. His work has significant implications for educational practice, parenting approaches, coaching methods, and public health interventions.
Professor Vansteenkiste has supervised numerous PhD students, including Daphne van den Bogaard, Branko Vermote, Sabine Sypré, and Joachim Waterschoot. He collaborates extensively with Bart Soenens (over 200 co-authored papers), Leen Haerens, and other researchers across Ghent University and international institutions.
His research team focuses on understanding motivational processes across the lifespan, with applications to educational settings, sports contexts, and health behaviors. Current projects include interventions to foster need-crafting abilities, studies on motivation during global crises, and examinations of how social contexts support or thwart psychological needs.