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For the last 30 years, much research has shown that self‐determined motivation is a useful concept to understand human behavior. Self‐determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985 , 1991) states that, when choice or pleasure is involved, self‐determination can help explain the motivations behind individuals' activities. Alternatively, some individuals participate in different activities because of internal and/or external pressures, so they regulate their behavior in a non‐self‐determined fashion.