Self-Determination Theory and Exercise Behavior: An Examination of the Psychometric Properties of the Exercise Motivation Scale

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven R. Wininger
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Exercise Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale

scholarly journals Does Exercise Motivation Predict Engagement in Objectively Assessed Bouts of Moderate-Intensity Exercise?: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martyn Standage ◽  
Simon J. Sebire ◽  
Tom Loney
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Exercise Motivation ◽  
Moderate Intensity Exercise ◽  
Moderate Intensity Activity ◽  
Adaptive Consequences ◽  
Future Work

This study examined the utility of motivation as advanced by self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000) in predicting objectively assessed bouts of moderate-intensity exercise behavior. Participants provided data pertaining to their exercise motivation. One week later, participants wore a combined accelerometer and heart rate monitor (Actiheart; Cambridge Neurotechnology Ltd) and 24-hr energy expenditure was estimated for 7 days. After controlling for gender and a combined marker of BMI and waist circumference, results showed autonomous motivation to positively predict moderate-intensity exercise bouts of ≥10 min, ≥20 min, and an accumulation needed to meet public health recommendations for moderate-intensity activity (i.e., ACSM/AHA guidelines). The present findings add bouts of objectively assessed exercise behavior to the growing body of literature that documents the adaptive consequences of engaging in exercise for autonomous reasons. Implications for practice and future work are discussed.

scholarly journals Validation Study in the Educational Context of the Portuguese Version of the Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lurdes Neves ◽  
Joaquim Luís Coimbra
Keyword(s):  
Work Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Educational Context ◽  
The North ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
Item Scale ◽  
Multidimensional Concept ◽  
Broad Understanding

Abstrac The self-determination theory proposes a multidimensional concept of motivation and distinguishes how different types of motivation can be promoted or discouraged. For the application of the theory of self-determination to the educational context, this study aimed to adapt and validate the Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale (MWMS) in the educational context. The scale was answered by 419 teachers from 30 schools from the North and Center of Portugal. Factor analysis indicated that the 19-item scale has the same factor structure as that obtained in the original study. In this study, it was possible to identify that the items that constitute the MWMS are good indicators of constructs to be measured in an educational context and the factors are properly individualized. The scale showed five robust dimensions that permit a broad understanding of motivation, similar to the studies of the original scale. The dimension with the best internal consistency is demotivation, while introjected regulation obtained the lowest coefficient.

scholarly journals Τα εργασιακά κίνητρα των μαθητών της Γ΄ Λυκείου στην Ελλάδα. Προσαρμογή της κλίμακας Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale (MWMS) σε μαθητές της Γ΄ Λυκείου στην Ελλάδα.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2016 (2) ◽  
pp. 1323
Author(s):  
Παναγιώτης Τσουμάνης ◽  
Χρυσάνθη Γεωργαντά
Keyword(s):  
Work Motivation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Motivation Scale

Εισαγωγή Η θεωρία του Αυτο-Καθορισμού [Self-Determination Theory, (SDT)] (Deci & Ryan, 1985a,2000) προτείνει μία πολυδιάστατη ανάλυση των εργασιακών κινήτρων συνδυάζοντας τόσο εσωτερικούς όσο και εξωτερικούς μηχανισμούς ρύθμισης της συμπεριφοράς. Σκοπός της παρούσας έρευνας ήταν η διερεύνηση των εργασιακών κινήτρων των μαθητών της Γ΄ Λυκείου στην Ελλάδα, καθώς βρίσκονται κοντά στη μετάβαση από το σχολείο στην εργασία. Η ανάλυση έγινε με βάση την SDT μέσω της προσαρμογής στον υπό μελέτη πληθυσμό της κλίμακας Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale-MWMS (Gagné, Forest, Vansteenkiste, Crevier-Braud και Van den Broeck, 2014). Μέθοδος Τα δεδομένα αντλήθηκαν από ένα δείγμα μαθητών ηλικίας 17-18 ετών από ΓΕΛ της Αθήνας (Ν=203, Μ.Ο.=17,58 Τ.Α.=0.50). Μελετήθηκαν οι ψυχομετρικές ιδιότητες της κλίμακας και συγκεκριμένα η παραγοντική δομή και ο βαθμός αξιοπιστίας της. Αποτελέσματα  Πραγματοποιήθηκε επιβεβαιωτική ανάλυση παραγόντων με τους στατιστικούς δείκτες (χ2, GFI, TLI, CFI, RMSEA, SRMR) να μην επιβεβαιώνουν τη δομή της αρχικής κλίμακας των κατασκευαστών αλλά να είναι κοντά στα όρια των επιθυμητών επιπέδων. Η διερευνητική ανάλυση παραγόντων παρουσίασε επίσης διαφοροποιημένη δομή σε σχέση με την αρχική κλίμακα. Συμπεράσματα Τα αποτελέσματα της έρευνας θέτουν τη βάση για περαιτέρω μελέτη των εργασιακών κινήτρων των μαθητών της Γ΄ Λυκείου. Επίσης, εγείρουν ένα σημαντικό ζήτημα αναφορικά με το αν οι Έλληνες μαθητές αυτής της βαθμίδας δίνουν έμφαση σε εξωτερικά κίνητρα υλικών ανταμοιβών για τη μελλοντική τους εργασία μέσα σε ένα πλαίσιο κοινωνικοοικονομικής αβεβαιότητας και πολυπλοκότητας όπως αυτό της ελληνικής κοινωνίας. Η παρούσα έρευνα συνιστά την πρώτη προσπάθεια αξιολόγησης των εργασιακών κινήτρων των μαθητών στην Ελλάδα με βάση την SDT.

scholarly journals Preliminary Validation of an Arabic Version of the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal M. Bayyat ◽  
Arabi H. Almoghrabi ◽  
Khitam M. Ay
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Sport Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
Sport Motivation Scale

<p>This study aims to validate the Arabic version of the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS-28). SMS-28 is the English version of the French-Canadian scale l’Echelle de Motivation Dans Les Sport, which is based on the self-determination theory. The scale can reliably and validly measure the different forms of motivation toward sport. It consists of different subscales of intrinsic motivation (IM-to know, IM-to accomplish, IM-to experience), extrinsic motivation (identified regulation, introjected regulation, external regulation) and amotivation. The Arabic version of the scale was translated using the transcultural translation procedure. The final script of the translated scale was distributed to a sample of participants, which consists of a group of 208 students at the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jordan. The students were randomly selected and completed the scale voluntarily. Analytical analysis including factor analysis, Cronbach Alpha and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted. Results of the factor analysis reflected the validity of the scale, Cronbach Alpha showed adequate levels of internal consistency, while correlation values between the subscales were acceptable and reflected the motivation continuum suggested by the self-determination theory. Thus, an Arabic version of the sport motivation scale has emerged. Future studies using the Arabic version of the scale are encouraged. </p>

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