This book approaches the field of mindfulness research from the perspective of self-determination theory (SDT). It is a timely presentation of work promoting better understanding of the mental and socioemotional well-being of individuals; of need-based satisfaction for one's own work and learning; of mindfulness of self and others; of awareness and conflict resolution, with strategies for dealing with critical situations. As the first book employing SDT to examine mindfulness research in schools, institutions, workplaces, the authors show in what ways mindfulness involves self- and social awareness, self-regulation, and cognitive, and socioemotional skills. These, in turn, lead to well-being competencies in combinations of behaviours, cognitions, and emotions that are essential for all individuals' success across various settings, including educational and working contexts. It draws on SDT which emphasises on motivation processes and relations among people engaged in activities to promote or nurture mindfulness, ranging from schools and tertiary institutions to various workplaces. It is an essential resource for practitioners and educators, as well as researchers and graduate students in special and general education, educational psychology, well-being, organisational culture, and family-related fields.

Connects self-determination theory and mindfulness across various domains and contexts Includes theoretical and empirical chapters related to mindfulness and related research Presents in-depth focus on the self-determination theory perspective across various educational and workplace settings

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Dr. Betsy Ng is a researcher and lecturer who has been actively involved in education research since 2009. To date, she has over 70 peer-reviewed articles and conference paper presentations. She is also the lead editor for one Springer book and sole editor for three Springer books. Her areas of expertise include motivation and lifelong learning. She also has research interests in adult learning, gerontology, and mindfulness research. She serves as a guest editor and reviewer for numerous academic journals and conferences including Learning and Individual Differences , Learning and Motivation , and American Educational Research Association . She is currently involved in several projects as a principal investigator and co-investigator, with a total grant funding of over S$2.1 million.

Dr Leng Chee Kong has variously been a school-teacher, a teacher-educator and an educational researcher. Her research interests include mindfulness and motivation in learning. She is a strong believer of self-determination as the energiser, driver and staying power in the many things people do. She is curious about the application of Self-Determination Theory in a myriad of settings. She is particularly interested in exploring the conditions under which self-determination can be nurtured such as through mindfulness practices.

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Chapter 1 I Made a Conscious Choice in My Behavior: A Qualitative Study on Students Self-Management through the Lens of Self-Determination Theory.- Chapter 2 Can mindfulness help foster basic psychological needs satisfaction in children? Lessons learned from implementing interventions in elementary schools.Chapter 3 Exploring Mindfulness in Teachers from the Self-Determination Theory Perspective.