Self-direction
Abstract
Self-direction refers to an individual’s responsibility and active role in relation to their own activities. It has largely been considered from the perspective of the individual, with self-direction being seen as a characteristic of the person, a linear process, or a feature influenced by the factors surrounding the individual. It is understood as a positive activity that promotes creativity and learning. However, the possibilities for self-direction have been less explored. The theme of self-direction and its possibilities comprise a topical and important perspective in the research on self-direction.
Main Authors
Format
Books
Book part
Published
2020
Subjects
Publication in research information system
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
The permanent address of the publication
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:jyu-202101281322Use this for linking
Parent publication ISBN
978-3-319-98390-5
Review status
Peer reviewed
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98390-5_147-1
Language
English
Is part of publication
The Palgrave Encyclopedia of the Possible
Citation
- Lemmetty, S., & Collin, K. (2020). Self-direction. In V. P. Glăveanu (Ed.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of the Possible. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98390-5_147-1
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