OBJECTIVE Successful weight management relies on at least two health behaviors, eating and exercise. However, little is known about their interaction on a motivational and behavioral level. Based on the Hierarchical Model of Motivation the authors examined whether exercise-specific motivation can transfer to eating regulation during a lifestyle weight control program. The authors further invest...

Abstract The immigration debate in political theory has produced a series of accounts that justify the state’s right to exclude potential immigrants, where self-determination figures prominently. We challenge two prominent self-determination-based and defend circumscribed corollary duty admit based on our ‘people relationship goods’ account self-determination. Our conception reconciles moral cl...

This study builds on previous research combining achievement goal orientation from Achievement Goal Theory and motivational regulation from Self-Determination Theory. The aim was to assess the combination of the "what" and "why" of youth sport activity, and how it relates to the need for competence and self-esteem. Achievement goal orientation, specifically task and ego, was employed to represe...

This article explores the topics of motivation and self-regulation in the context of weight management and related behaviors. We focus on the role of a qualitative approach to address motivation--not only considering the level but also type of motivation--in weight control and related behaviors. We critically discuss the operationalization of motivation in current weight control programs, prese...

Self-determination theory and self-efficacy theory are prominent theories in the physical activity literature, and studies have begun integrating their concepts. Sweet, Fortier, Strachan and Blanchard (2012) have integrated these two theories in a cross-sectional study. Therefore, this study sought to test a longitudinal integrated model to predict physical activity at the end of a 4-month card...

Recovery is an increasingly important concept in mental health services research and policy-making. However, despite burgeoning interest in the concept, no overarching theoretical or empirical framework has been offered to support its key ideas. Further, it is often unclear how recovery ideas translate into routine practices of mental health programmes and practitioners. In this article, a theo...

Purpose This study aims to examine the factors that affect individuals’ intention of participating in donation crowdfunding context Oman. Design/methodology/approach used self-determination theory. A total 250 respondents from Oman participated. The data is collected by online survey and analyses using partial least squares technique. Findings results illustrate sense self-worth, perceived dono...