Applying Self-Determination Theory to College Students’ Physical-Activity Behavior: Understanding the Motivators for Physical (In)Activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 489-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Behavior Understanding ◽  
Activity Behavior

scholarly journals Effects Of A Peer-led Aerobic Training Program On Physical Activity Behavior Of Urban College Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 527
Author(s):  
Galila Werber-Zion ◽  
Olga G. Berwid ◽  
Gregory Klimaytis ◽  
Ricky Melendez ◽  
Yesenia M. Echevarria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Activity Behavior

scholarly journals Testing multi-theory model (MTM) in predicting initiation andsustenance of physical activity behavior among college students

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinayak K. Nahar ◽  
Manoj Sharma ◽  
Hannah Priest Catalano ◽  
Melinda J. Ickes ◽  
Paul Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Activity Behavior

scholarly journals The Role of Self-Determination in Changing Physical Activity Behavior in People Diagnosed With Bowel Polyps: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liane S. Lewis ◽  
Barnabas Shaw ◽  
Srijit Banerjee ◽  
Pryscilla Dieguez ◽  
James Hernon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Behavioral Regulation ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Supervised Exercise

This nonblinded randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of a physical activity (PA) intervention underpinned by self-determination theory. Participants (N = 31, mean age 69 years [SD = 4.9]) diagnosed with bowel polyps were randomized to an active lifestyle program (ALP; n = 17) or standard care (n = 14). ALP received supervised exercise and counseling for 6 months. Both groups were followed up at 12 months. Outcomes were change in PA and behavioral regulation. Data were analyzed with intention to treat. At 6 months, differences were observed for behavioral regulation in favor of ALP (p < .05). PA differences were significant for leisure, walking, and vigorous in favor of ALP (p < .05). The self-determination theory can be an effective strategy for promoting PA behavior change in this population, but a larger trial is needed to further explore the utility of the self-determination theory in this context.

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