Autonomy: Perspectives On Self-Determination and Personal Growth

This book offers a variety of perspectives on applied self-determination, with an underlying theme which suggests that self-determination is a strength that gives us power and control over our lives. Moreover, contributions in this book also suggest that when one has self-determination one has self-rule, freedom, freewill, and control. Without doubt, the freedom that one gets from self-determination is such that if allows us to think of ourselves as sovereign individuals, with uncontested rule over our personal domains, thus empowering us to make choices, enjoy liberty, and independence. In essence, self-determination is about having ultimate power and control of our own lives.

Delroy Constantine Simms C.Psychol;. MSc Occupational and Organizational Psychology; BA (Hons) Social Science; BA (Hons) Sociology; BSc (Hons) Psychology; Diploma in Higher Education; PGCert Research Methods, PGCert Coaching PGCert Education; HNC Business Studies & Finance; is a UK registered Counselling Psychologist, and Level A qualified in the use of Ability tests and Level B and B Plus qualified in the use of personality tests and a registered MBTI practitioner. Constantine-Simms has previously taught sociology, psychology, at the Open University; The University of Stirling; Westminster College; and Barnet College. In addition, Constantine-Simms has presented academic papers in Germany, South Africa, The USA, Jamaica, Gambia, and Ethiopia on a variety of psychology related topics. He is also the recipient of the 2001 Lambda Book Award for Best Anthology (The Greatest Taboo: Homosexuality in Black Communities). Constantine-Simms is currently pursuing part-time study at the University of Oxford, while running his book publishing company Think Doctor Publications and other business ventures in the United Arab Emirates