Sample Publications:

Books:

                Chirkov, V. I., Ryan, R. M., & Sheldon, K. M. (Eds.). (2010). Human autonomy in cross-cultural contexts: Perspectives on the psychology of agency, freedom, and well-being. Springer.

             Lebedeva, N.M., Chirkov, V.I., Tatarko, A. N. (2007). Culture and Health Attitudes: Russia, Canada, and China. Moscow. Russian Friendship University. 314 p. (in Russian).

Book Chapters:

            Chirkov, V. I., Sheldon, K. M., & Ryan, R. M. (2010). The struggle for happiness and autonomy in cultural and personal contexts: An overview. In V. I. Chirkov, R. M. Ryan & K. M. Sheldon (Eds.), Human autonomy in cultural contexts: Perspectives on the psychology of agency, freedom, and well-being (pp.1-30). Springer.

               Chirkov, V. I. (2010). Dialectical relationships among human autonomy, the brain, and culture. In V. I. Chirkov, R. M. Ryan & K. M. Sheldon (Eds.), Human autonomy in cross-cultural contexts: Perspectives on the psychology of agency, freedom, and well-being (pp.65-92). Springer.

           Chirkov, V. I., & Ryan, R. M. (in press). A motivational basis of eudaimonic living and well-being across nations. In M. Salama & A. D. Fave (Eds.), Positive psychology for all. Cairo, Egypt. (in Arabic)

            Chirkov, V. I., Lebedeva, N. M., Molodtsova, I., & Tatarko, A. (in press). Social capital, motivational autonomy, and health behavior: A comparative study of Canadian and Russian youth. In D. Chadee & A. Kostic (Eds.), Research in Social Psychology. Trinidad, W.I.: University of West Indies Press.

            Chirkov, V.I. (2007). Culture, personal autonomy and individualism: their relationships and implications for personal growth and well-being. In G. Zheng & K. Leung & J. G. Adair (Eds.), Perspectives and Progress in Contemporary Cross-Cultural Psychology. (pp. 247-263). Beijing, China: China Light Industry Press.

           Chirkov, V.I. (2006).  Multiculturalism and human nature: A psychological view.  In Dawn Zinga (Ed). Navigating Multiculturalism: Negotiating Change (pp.33-57).  Cambridge Scholars Press.

Selected Articles in the Refereed Journals:

            Chirkov V.I. (2009). Critical Psychology of Acculturation: What do We Study and How do We Study it, When We Investigate Acculturation? International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 33(2), 94-105.

             Chirkov V.I. (2009). A cross-cultural analysis of autonomy in education: A self-determination theory perspective.  Theory and Research in Education, 7(2), 253-262.

            Chirkov, V.I., Safdar, S., de Guzman, J., & Playford, K. (2008). Further Examining the Role Motivation to Study Abroad Plays in the Adaptation of International Students in Canada. International Journal for Intercultural Relations, 32, 427-440.

                 Cheah, C. S. L., & Chirkov, V.I. (2008). Parents’ Personal and Cultural Beliefs Regarding Young Children: A Cross-Cultural Study of Aboriginal and Euro-Canadian Mothers. Journal of Cross-cultural Psychology, 39(4), 420-423.

             Chirkov, V., Vansteenkiste, M., Tao, R., & Lynch, M. (2007). The role of motivation to study abroad in the adaptation of international students: A self-determination theory approach. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 31(2), 199-222.

              Chirkov, V.I., Ryan, R. M., Willness, C. (2005) Cultural context and psychological needs in Canada and Brazil: Testing a self-determination approach to internalization of cultural practices, identity, and well-being.  Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 3, 425-443.

              Chirkov, V.I., Ryan, R.M., Kim, Y. & Kaplan, U. (2003). Differentiating autonomy from individualism and independence: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Internalization of Cultural Orientations and Well- being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8 (1), 97-110.

              Chirkov, V.I. & Ryan, R.M. (2001). Parent and Teacher Autonomy Support in Russian and U.,S. Adolescents: Common Effects on Well-being and Academic Motivation. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 32, 618-635.

                Ryan, R.M., Chirkov, V.I., Little, T.D., Sheldon, K.M., Timoshina, E.L., Deci, E.L. (1999). The American dream in Russia: Extrinsic aspirations and well-being in two cultures. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. 25, 1509-152