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Interrogating the motivation mechanisms and claims of asset-based community development with self-determination theory

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  • Ian Cunningham
  • Juliet Willetts
  • Keren Winterford
  • Tim Foster

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This article uses Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to assess the motivational mechanisms and claims of asset-based community development (ABCD). The limited academic literature argues ABCD’s focus on existing assets and locally identified priorities motivates communi-ty participation. However, motivation is only superficially understood and remains unquali-fied. SDT is an established theory of motivation, which we suggest is largely compatible with ABCD. Using SDT as a framework, we determine how common ABCD tools support more autonomous motivations. We also outline how SDT tools and concepts can be inte-grated into ABCD practice and used to evaluate the motivational claims of ABCD-based programs. The findings show SDT can strengthen the theoretical base, practice and evaluation of ABCD interventions.

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  • Ian Cunningham & Juliet Willetts & Keren Winterford & Tim Foster, 2022. "Interrogating the motivation mechanisms and claims of asset-based community development with self-determination theory," Community Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 53(4), pages 393-412, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:comdev:v:53:y:2022:i:4:p:393-412
    DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2021.1953089
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