Running head: SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY AND THE PHYSICAL SELF

Self-determination theory and exercise 1 Running head: SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY AND EXERCISE Testing a self-determination theory based teaching style in the exercise domain

The Effect of Educational Program on Physical Activity and Sleep in Hemodialysis patients: Applying the Self-Efficacy Theory

Background & objectives: Hemodialysis patients with a regular physical activity and proper sleep show better physical and mental health. As increasing self-efficacy of patients can increase these behaviors, this study was aimed to evaluate the effect of the self-efficacy theory on physical activity and sleep in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This research was an interventional study performed ...

Impact of group sexual counseling based on the self-determination theory on women’s sexual function

Background & Aim: Sexual function is an important part of the health of women, and the satisfaction of basic psychological needs is among the variables related to sexual dysfunction. The self-determination theory is one of the most important motivational theories, which considers one’s internal motive the main cause of behavior, and also views three psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness, a...

Running head: SELF-DETERMINED MOTIVATION IN EXERCISE CONTEXTS The Role of Self-Determined Motivation to the Understanding of Exercise-Related Behaviours, Cognitions and Physical Self-Evaluations

Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (Deci and Ryan, 1985), the purpose of the present study was to examine whether amotivation, self-determined, and controlling types of motivation could predict a range of exercise-related behaviours, cognitions and physical selfevaluations. Exercisers (N = 375) from ten health clubs in the North of England completed questionnaires measuring exercise motivati...

Perceived Motivational Climate, Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Self-Determined Motivation in Youth Male Athletes

This study examines the relationship pattern of the motivational climate,satisfaction of the psychological needs and self-determined motivation in youth male athletes based on the self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2000). A sample of 255 athletes ranging from 12-14 years of age from varity of team sports completed the Motivational climate in youth sport, behavioral regulations toward...