PURPOSE To explore conceptual links between the cognitive-motivational-relational theory (CMRT) of coping (Lazarus, 1991) and self-determination theory (SDT) of motivation (Deci & Ryan, 1985). METHOD We present a very brief overview of the two theories. We also discuss how components from the two theories can be examined together to facilitate research in the health/exercise domain. To this e...

Evolutionary theory postulates that altruistic behavior evolved for the return-benefits it bears the performer. For return-benefits to play a motivational role, however, they need to be experienced by the organism. Motivational analyses should restrict themselves, therefore, to the altruistic impulse and its knowable consequences. Empathy is an ideal candidate mechanism to underlie so-called di...

The main objective was to further unravel the experience o f motivation in an expert male skydiver by investi­ gating: (1) his general experience o f motivation and perception of the dangers of skydiving; (2) his pursuit of new challenges and learning new skills as factors in maintaining motivation; (3) evidence o f a mastery-based confidence frame in his motivational experience. This was a uni...

Chance is a new event/situation with significant impact on an agent’s decision making, that is, either an opportunity or a risk. In this paper, suggesting the modern scope of dynamic planning as a typical stage on which Chance Discovery and Management (CD&M) play a special role, we abstract ‘chance’ into three essentials, which provide not only its conceptual criteria but also methodological cl...

Managing the selection and implementation of information technology is a critically important activity, but significant gaps exist in our understanding of that process. This paper proposes an alternative research approach, in which the motivation to implement a system is the starting point for understanding subsequent adoption processes. The paper has three main components: first we justify the...

This paper presents a normative pedagogical model that integrates leadership theory, student development, and cognitive/ego development. The fi rst step, assessment of students’ developmental stage/ needs, uses a developmental model to assess students’ developmental and motivational needs. The second step, selection of teaching style, incorporates leadership literature to develop teaching style...

Reinforcement learning models address animal’s behavioral adaptation to its changing “external” environment, and are based on the assumption that Pavlovian, habitual and goal-directed responses seek to maximize reward acquisition. Negative-feedback models of homeostatic regulation, on the other hand, are concerned with behavioral adaptation in response to the “internal” state of the animal, and...

Self-determination theory (SDT) underpins research on learner empowerment, but it is rarely discussed in empowerment-related literature. In addition, a motivational measure stemming from SDT has received little visibility in communication research. To address these concerns, this study focuses on motivational theory and measurement in an attempt to tease out the relationship between motivation ...

The purpose of this study was to analyse from the perspective of the achievement goal theory and the self-determination theory some variables which could help to promote positive motivation and to improve dispositional flow in adolescent athletes. A sample of 413 young athletes (from 12 to 16 years of age) completed the Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire-2, Perception of Succ...