Mainstream motivation theories have extended toward identity and culture but keep explanatory constructs within individuals¶

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q2 i? Social cognitive, self-determination, expectancy-value/situated expectancy-value, and achievement goal theories have become more attentive to social relationships, culture, identity, and context, yet their central explanatory constructs generally remain located within individuals. → Daniel T. Hickey 2026

Evidence¶

Daniel T. Hickey 2026¶

Daniel T. Hickey, Charmian Lam. (2026). Further Redefining Motivation with Situated Cognition, Power, and Belonging. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10219-3

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A narrative synthesis of four mainstream motivation theories reviewing their identity- and culture-oriented extensions (e.g., collective efficacy, culturally relevant autonomy, SEVT's cultural milieu, culturally variable goal meanings). The article concludes their "central explanatory constructs generally remain located within individuals, with context shaping efficacy beliefs, needs, values, and goals."

"Taken together, SCT, SDT, EVT/SEVT, and AGT have all become more attentive to social relationships, culture, identity, and context. Yet their central explanatory constructs generally remain located within individuals"

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