• Basic psychological needs in the classroom: A literature review in elementary and middle school students 

      Conesa, Pedro Javier; Onandia-Hinchado, Iban; Dunabeitia Landaburu, Jon Andoni; Moreno, María Ángeles (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-27)
      Self-Determination Theory conceptualizes basic psychological needs (BPN) for autonomy, competence and relatedness as essentials for the learner to experience, maintain, and promote well-being, personal growth, and learning. However, the evidence of its influence in the classroom is still limited, especially in basic education (ages six to 14). The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic ...
    • Satisfying students' psychological needs in the classroom: Benefits of an online intervention to help primary school teachers during a pandemic academic year 

      Conesa, Pedro Javier; Duñabeitia, Jon Andoni; Onandia-Hinchado, Iban; González-Cutre, David (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-10)
      Using a self-determination theory framework, this quasi-experimental study focused on designing and implementing online training for primary school teachers to help them develop a motivating style, reduce their burnout and support their students’ psychological needs, autonomous motivation, agentic engagement, and academic achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-two teachers and their ...