Human Autonomy in Cross-Cultural Context: Perspectives on the Psychology of Agency, Freedom, and Well-Being

This volume will provide
* a theoretical and conceptual account of the nature and psychological mechanisms of personal motivational autonomy and human agency;
* rich multidisciplinary empirical evidence supporting the claims and propositions about the nature of human autonomy and capacities for self-regulation;
* explanations of how and why different psychological and socio-cultural conditions may play a role in promoting or undermining people’s autonomous motivation and well-being,
* discussions of how the promotion of human autonomy can positively influence environmental protection, democracy promotion and economic prosperity.