Insecure: Issa Dee on the Road to Self-Discovery

Exploring Issa Dee's Motivation: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective Throughout the series, Issa undergoes a transformation that is deeply rooted in her motivations. Her journey, both personally and professionally, is a rich narrative of self-discovery and growth. To better understand the nuances of Issa's motivations, we can turn to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), a psychological framework that helps explain why people do what they do. In this blog post, we'll explore Issa Dee's motivations through the lens of SDT, specifically focusing on the Cognitive Evaluation Theory, and how her intrinsic motivation was influenced by perceptions of competence, autonomy, and relatedness within her environment. Self-Determination Theory: An Overview Self-Determination Theory, developed by Deci and Ryan in the 1980s, is a framework that examines human motivation. At its core, SDT posits that people have three innate psychological needs that drive their behavior: autonomy, compet...

Issa's Values and Motivation in Her Career Pursuits Expectancy-Value Theory is a psychological framework that helps us understand how individuals make decisions and set goals based on their expectations of success and the perceived value of achieving those goals. In the case of Issa Dee we can analyze her motivations and goal strivings through the lens of this theory. 1. Values in Expectancy-Value Theory: Achievement Goals : These are the specific objectives individuals aim to accomplish. They can be short-term or long-term and may include personal, career, or academic goals. Instrumentality : This refers to the connectedness or relevance of current tasks to the overall goals. In other words, it's the belief that achieving a specific goal will lead to desirable outcomes or rewards. In other words, it assesses the perceived connection between effort and success. Developing Interests : This concept involves the idea that people are more likely to pursue and persist in activities ...