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The need for psychological needs: A role for social capital

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 August 2013

John L. Locke  and
Catherine M. Flanagan
John L. Locke
Affiliation:
Department of Speech–Language–Hearing Sciences, Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, NY 10468. john.locke@lehman.cuny.eduhttp://johnllocke.com
Catherine M. Flanagan
Affiliation:
Private Practice, New York, NY 10019. multiself@aol.comhttp://cathyflanagan.com
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Abstract

Van de Vliert embraces a “supply side” model of human needs, underplaying a “demand” model whereby individuals, motivated by psychological needs, develop coping strategies that help them meet their personal goals and collectively exert an influence on social and economic systems. Undesirable climates may inflate the value of financial capital, but they also boost the value of social capital.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 36 , Issue 5 , October 2013 , pp. 495 - 496
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013 

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