Edward L. Deci: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Edward L. Deci's h-index is 190 (373 i10-index, 639,057+ total citations across 3+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of May 2026. Edward L. Deci is affiliated with Australian Catholic University, Sydney; University of Rochester; Univ College of Southeast Norway.
Edward L. Deci is a researcher affiliated with Australian Catholic University, Sydney; University of Rochester; Univ College of Southeast Norway, specializing in self-determination theory, motivation, psychology. Their work has been cited 639,057 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in Australia.
Edward L. Deci's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 3 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 190
- i10-Index
- 373
- Total Citations
- 639,057
- Citing Countries
- 11
As of May 2026.
Edward L. Deci has an h-index of 190 and 639,057 total citations across 3 publications, with research cited by institutions in 11 countries.
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Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being
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The researcher established a foundational theoretical framework linking self-determination theory to intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being, as evidenced by a seminal 2000 publication.
The researcher established a foundational theoretical framework linking human needs to the self-determination of behavior, fundamentally shaping the understanding of goal pursuit motivations in psychology.
The researcher established a foundational theoretical framework for intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior, as evidenced by a seminal monograph with over 80,000 citations.
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