Why we play
A motivational–efficacy pathway from basic psychological needs to creative musicianship
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9405789 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ming Liu (0000-0003-3177-4001, Guangzhou Chemistry (China), corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 261 |
| Pages | 105952-105952 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Acta Psychologica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105952 |
| PMID | 41265319 |
| OpenAlex | W4416439504 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 24 |
Autonomy-supportive studio activities and low-stakes, formally-structured creative activities have the potential to reinforce the intrinsic pleasure and self-convictions of students, which, as a practical path toward improving creative musicianship in conservatory programs, is a viable approach to take
Engaging students in learning activities
Self-Determination Theory
Basic psychological need theory
Autonomy is equally important across East and West
Psychometric Properties of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory in a Competitive Sport Setting
Creative Self-Efficacy
Motivational mechanisms of employee creativity
A Meta-Analysis of the Relation between Creative Self-Efficacy and Different Creativity Measurements
Counting the muses
Basic psychological need satisfaction, need frustration, and need strength across four cultures
Music self-efficacy, self-esteem, and help-seeking orientation among amateur musicians who use online music tutorials
Music self-efficacy predicted by self-esteem, grit, and (in)formal learning preferences among amateur musicians who use online music tutorials
A comparison of self-ratings and non-self-report measures of employee creativity
The "What" and "Why" of Goal Pursuits
Autonomy-supportive music teaching, collective learning, flow, and music Students' well-being
Breaking the cycle of mistreatment
Internalization of biopsychosocial values by medical students
Mastery-approach goals
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |