Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral

Employing Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) as a theoretical framework, this study examined psychological need satisfaction and motivational regulations as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral (ER). ER patients (N = 293; mean age 54.49) completed...

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Main Authors: Rahman, R., Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie, Thatcher, J., Doust, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Routledge 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51034
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author Rahman, R.
Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie
Thatcher, J.
Doust, J.
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Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie
Thatcher, J.
Doust, J.
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description Employing Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) as a theoretical framework, this study examined psychological need satisfaction and motivational regulations as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral (ER). ER patients (N = 293; mean age 54.49) completed the measures of motivational regulations, psychological need satisfaction, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, anxiety, depression and physical activity at entry, exit and 6 months following the end of a supervised exercise programme. Change in (Δ) intrinsic motivation during the scheme significantly predicted adherence and Δ habitual physical activity. Δ psychological need satisfaction from entry to exit significantly predicted Δ habitual physical activity from exit to 6-month follow-up. Δ psychological need satisfaction significantly predicted Δ motivational regulation and Δ psychological outcomes. Contrary to expectations, Δ self-determined regulation did not significantly predict Δ psychological outcomes during the structured part of the scheme, however, it did significantly predict Δ in psychological outcomes from exit to 6-month follow-up. These findings expand on cross-sectional research to demonstrate that psychological need satisfaction during supervised ER longitudinally predicts motivational regulation and psychological outcomes up to 6 months after a structured programme.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-510342017-09-13T15:36:21Z Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral Rahman, R. Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie Thatcher, J. Doust, J. Employing Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) as a theoretical framework, this study examined psychological need satisfaction and motivational regulations as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral (ER). ER patients (N = 293; mean age 54.49) completed the measures of motivational regulations, psychological need satisfaction, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, anxiety, depression and physical activity at entry, exit and 6 months following the end of a supervised exercise programme. Change in (Δ) intrinsic motivation during the scheme significantly predicted adherence and Δ habitual physical activity. Δ psychological need satisfaction from entry to exit significantly predicted Δ habitual physical activity from exit to 6-month follow-up. Δ psychological need satisfaction significantly predicted Δ motivational regulation and Δ psychological outcomes. Contrary to expectations, Δ self-determined regulation did not significantly predict Δ psychological outcomes during the structured part of the scheme, however, it did significantly predict Δ in psychological outcomes from exit to 6-month follow-up. These findings expand on cross-sectional research to demonstrate that psychological need satisfaction during supervised ER longitudinally predicts motivational regulation and psychological outcomes up to 6 months after a structured programme. 2011 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51034 10.1080/08870446.2010.538849 Routledge restricted
spellingShingle Rahman, R.
Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie
Thatcher, J.
Doust, J.
Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
title Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
title_full Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
title_fullStr Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
title_full_unstemmed Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
title_short Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
title_sort changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51034