Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior

Objectives: The present study examined the role of perceived autonomy support within the theory of planned behavior in a physical activity context. In accordance with self-determination theory [Ryan, R.M., & Deci, E.L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivatio...

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Main Authors: Chatzisarantis, N., Hagger, Martin, Brickell, T.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier BV 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15084
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author Chatzisarantis, N.
Hagger, Martin
Brickell, T.
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Hagger, Martin
Brickell, T.
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description Objectives: The present study examined the role of perceived autonomy support within the theory of planned behavior in a physical activity context. In accordance with self-determination theory [Ryan, R.M., & Deci, E.L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development and well being. American Psychologist, 55, 68–78], it was hypothesized that perceived autonomy support would predict intentions to participate in physical activity behavior directly and indirectly via attitudes. Design: The study followed a prospective design where variables contained in the theory of planned behavior and past behavior were assessed at baseline and physical activity was measured 5 weeks later. Method: Two hundred and thirty-five participants (male=91, female=144; M=20.28M=20.28 years, SD=6.59 years) completed self-report measures of intentions, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, perceived autonomy support and behavior in a physical activity context. Results: Results indicated that perceived autonomy support predicted physical activity behavior indirectly via the mediation of attitudes and intentions. Past behavior did not reduce the influence that perceived autonomy support exerted on physical activity. Conclusions: It was concluded that perceived autonomy support assists in the explanation of the social influences on intentions and physical activity behavior.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-150842017-09-13T15:04:06Z Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior Chatzisarantis, N. Hagger, Martin Brickell, T. Objectives: The present study examined the role of perceived autonomy support within the theory of planned behavior in a physical activity context. In accordance with self-determination theory [Ryan, R.M., & Deci, E.L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development and well being. American Psychologist, 55, 68–78], it was hypothesized that perceived autonomy support would predict intentions to participate in physical activity behavior directly and indirectly via attitudes. Design: The study followed a prospective design where variables contained in the theory of planned behavior and past behavior were assessed at baseline and physical activity was measured 5 weeks later. Method: Two hundred and thirty-five participants (male=91, female=144; M=20.28M=20.28 years, SD=6.59 years) completed self-report measures of intentions, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, perceived autonomy support and behavior in a physical activity context. Results: Results indicated that perceived autonomy support predicted physical activity behavior indirectly via the mediation of attitudes and intentions. Past behavior did not reduce the influence that perceived autonomy support exerted on physical activity. Conclusions: It was concluded that perceived autonomy support assists in the explanation of the social influences on intentions and physical activity behavior. 2008 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15084 10.1016/j.psychsport.2006.12.003 Elsevier BV restricted
spellingShingle Chatzisarantis, N.
Hagger, Martin
Brickell, T.
Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
title Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
title_full Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
title_fullStr Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
title_full_unstemmed Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
title_short Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
title_sort using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence in the theory of planned behavior
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15084