Self-determination theory presents a multi-dimensional approach to human motivation in which motivation is driven by a range of classifiably distinct regulation styles. However, these different regulations are also considered to fall along a continuum of self-determination which implies that a global dimension reflecting the degree of self-determination present is important. The lack of explicit integration between these two aspects in the conceptualization of motivation has recently led to debates and a flux of research on the structure of motivation as defined in self-determination theory. This review comprehensively explores recent advances in this area as well as more classical approaches in order to establish an optimal and empirically supported conceptualization of motivation. A novel solution is proposed, namely a semi-radex structure of motivation, in which types of motivation are predictably ordered by degree of self-determination while also maintaining their unique contribution as distinct factors. Theoretical and practical implications for researchers who use self-determination theory are made.

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放在一起：回顾SDT中动机的结构概念化

自决理论提出了一种人类动机的多维方法，其中动机是由一系列可分类的不同调节方式驱动的。但是，这些不同的法规也被视为遵循自决的连续性，这意味着反映当前自决程度的全局范围很重要。动机概念化中这两个方面之间缺乏明确的整合，最近引起了自决理论中定义的动机结构的辩论和研究热潮。这篇综述全面探讨了该领域的最新进展以及更经典的方法，以建立最佳的和经验支持的动机概念。提出了一种新颖的解决方案，即动机的半radex结构，其中动机的类型可以根据自决的程度来预测，同时还要保持其作为独特因素的独特贡献。对于使用自决理论的研究人员具有理论和实践意义。