autonomyseeking
Autonomyseeking is a term used to describe a disposition to seek and maintain personal autonomy in decision-making. It denotes a tendency to prefer self-directed goals, control over tasks, and resistance to external micromanagement. The concept overlaps with broader ideas of autonomy, self-determination, and personal agency.
In psychology, autonomyseeking is considered within the framework of Self-Determination Theory, where autonomy is a basic
Measurement and research often use trait scales or behavioral indicators such as preference for autonomous decision-making,
In organizational and educational contexts, autonomyseeking can foster innovation and engagement when leaders provide structured autonomy
In technology and AI, autonomyseeking can describe agents designed to maximize independence in goal pursuit, raising