Self-determination theory (SDT) is one of the most well established and powerful approaches to wellbeing in psychological research literature. Yet it doesn’t seem to have broken through into popular ...

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Parentification occurs when a child or adolescent assumes parental responsibilities. For instance, if a parent dies, a teenager may have to take care of younger siblings (e.g., by cooking, cleaning, ...