- One of the most common goals in UX research is to help users easily complete a task 
- Not every user reads instruction manuals, so building a product that is intuitive is important to help users to complete a task 


Competence and UX Research’s Common Goal 

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The need an individual has for being able to produce their desired outcome and avoid undesired ones. It also covers the need for being effective/successful in the face of a challenge (Ryan et al., 2006).

Competency in SDT

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Self-determination Theory + UX

The satisfaction of the three needs in SDT (autonomy, competency, relatedness), results in a better mood, vitality, physical systems, and self-esteem. In contrast, activities and contexts that limit these three needs, have a negative impact on an individual (Adie, Duda, & Ntoumanis, 2008; Ryan & Deci, 2000c).

Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT)

Competence in UX Product 

When the performance (engagement) of some activity is the end in its own right. For example, I play a sport because I enjoy doing it and may have fond memories of doing it. Intrinsic motivation relates to the personal satisfaction one feels from doing the behavior.

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