Singlehood is increasing worldwide, yet science historically ignored the inner lives of unmarried individuals. A new synthesis reveals that single people are an incredibly diverse group whose well-being depends on personal motives,... Read more »
According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), basic psychological needs are autonomy (feeling in control of one’s actions), competence (feeling effective and capable), and relatedness (feeling connected to others). These needs are essential for... Read more »