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Hofer, Gigi; Perry, Nancy E.; Mykkanen, Arttu; Brenner, Charlotte – Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2021
We examine youths' perceptions of their experiences in one of two senior alternative education programs. We used self-determination theory (SDT) as a sensitizing lens to specifically understand students' perceptions of whether and how their basic psychological needs--needs for autonomy, belonging, and competence--were fostered in the context of…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Self Determination, Nontraditional Education, Personal Autonomy