A Multilevel Approach to Motivational Climate in Physical Education and Sport Settings: An Individual or a Group Level Construct?

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanasios Papaioannou ◽  
Herbert W. Marsh ◽  
Yannis Theodorakis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Group Level ◽  
Multilevel Approach ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
School Year ◽  
Class Average ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Task Oriented

Motivational climate is inherently a group-level construct so that longitudinal, multilevel designs are needed to evaluate its effects on subsequent outcomes. Based on a large sample of physical education classes (2,786 students, 200 classes, 67 teachers), we evaluated the effects of classroom motivational climate (task-involving and ego-involving) and individual goal orientations (task and ego) on individual students’ outcomes (intrinsic motivation, attitudes, physical self-concept, and exercise intentions) collected early (T1) and late (T2) in the school year. Using a multilevel approach, we found significant class-average differences in motivational climate at T1 that had positive effects on T2 outcomes after controlling T1 outcomes. Although there was no support for a “compatibility hypothesis” (e.g., that task oriented students were more benefited by task-involving motivation climates), the stability of goal orientations was undermined by incompatible climates.

scholarly journals Procesos psicosociales en Educación Física: actitudes, estrategias y clima motivacional percibido (Psychosocial processes in Physical Education: attitudes, strategies, and perceived motivational climate)

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Ana Cabello Moyano ◽  
Manuel Moyano Pacheco ◽  
Carmen Tabernero Urbieta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Social Variables ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Perceived Motivational Climate ◽  
Psychosocial Processes ◽  
Task Oriented

El objetivo de la presente investigación es analizar diferentes procesos psicosociales en Educación Física. Se examinan variables sociodeomográficas -tales como la edad, sexo y práctica de actividad física fuera del horario escolar- en relación a variables psicosociales como las actitudes (hacia el docente y el área), estrategias motivacionales (tarea/ego) y clima motivacional percibido (tarea/ego). A través de diferentes análisis se ponen a prueba varias hipótesis en relación a las mismas. La muestra se compone de 422 adolescentes de diferentes cursos de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, agrupados en 21 grupos-clase. Los resultados muestran que el alumnado más joven y los chicos (vs. chicas) presentan actitudes más positivas y una mayor motivación hacia la Educación Física. Los chicos presentan unas estrategias y un clima motivacional orientado al ego, en mayor medida que las chicas. En relación a la práctica de actividad física fuera del horario escolar, los que sí la practican son los que muestran una actitud más positiva hacia el área y el docente, así como unas estrategias y clima motivacional orientadas a la tarea. Asimismo, en relación con las actitudes que el alumnado desarrolla hacia la Educación Física y el docente, los datos muestran la importancia relativa de las estrategias motivacionales y clima motivacional orientado hacia la tarea. Finalmente, se discuten los resultados en el marco de investigaciones previas y se proponen implicaciones prácticas para la docencia y la intervención psicosocial. Abstract. The objective of this research is to analyze different psychosocial processes in physical education. Socio-demographic variables - such as age, sex, and hours of practice of physical activity outside the school - in relation to psycho-social variables like attitudes (towards the teacher and area), motivational strategies (task/ego), and perceived motivational climate (task/ego) are examined. Several hypotheses regarding those variables are tested through different analyses. The sample is composed by 422 adolescents from secondary education, grouped into 21 class groups. Results show that the youngest students, as well as boys (vs. girls), present more positive attitudes and greater motivation toward physical education. Boys present strategies and motivational climate aimed at the ego to a greater extent than girls. In relation to the practice of physical activity outside of school, those engaged in it show a more positive attitude towards subject and teacher, as well as task-oriented strategies and motivational climate. Additionally, in relation to attitudes that students develop towards physical education and teaching, data show the relative importance of task-oriented motivational strategies and motivational climate. Finally, the results are discussed in the framework of previous research, and several practical implications for teaching and psychosocial intervention are proposed.

scholarly journals Motivational Climate towards the Practice of Physical Activity, Self-Concept, and Healthy Factors in the School Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez ◽  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Eduardo García-Marmol ◽  
Ramón Chacón-Cuberos
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Children ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Task Oriented

The objective of the present study was to define and contrast an explanatory model relating the motivational climate, body mass index, and adherence to a Mediterranean diet with the self-concept of school children. A further objective was to analyze the existing relationships between the variables included in the developed model according to sex, using a multi-group structural equation analysis. In the study, a total of 734 school children, of both sexes, reported their perceived motivational climate towards sport, body mass index, adherence to a Mediterranean diet, and self-concept. These children were aged between 10 and 12 years old and attended public school in the province of Granada (Spain). The multi-group structural equation model developed demonstrated an excellent fit to the empirical data (χ2 = 228.179; DF = 40; p < 0.001; CFI = 0.965; NFI = 0.958; IFI = 0.968; RMSEA = 0.048). The findings identified a direct negative relationship between the ego climate and the task climate. Furthermore, an inverse relationship was found between the task climate and body mass index, and a direct relationship was found between the ego climate and body mass index. Meanwhile, Mediterranean diet adherence was directly related to the task climate and negatively related to the ego climate. The main conclusions of the present study highlight the positive effects of a task-oriented motivational climate and adherence to a Mediterranean diet, with regards to body mass index. Furthermore, a task-oriented motivational climate and a lower body mass index are related to a more positive self-concept.

Predicting Satisfaction in Physical Education From Motivational Climate and Self-determined Motivation

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Baena-Extremera ◽  
Manuel Gómez-López ◽  
Antonio Granero-Gallegos ◽  
Maria del Mar Ortiz-Camacho
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Task Oriented

The purpose of this research study was to determine to what extent the motivational climate perceived by students in Physical Education (PE) classes predicts self-determined motivation, and satisfaction with physical education classes. Questionnaires were administered to 758 high school students aged 13-18 years. We used the Spanish versions of the PE adaptations of instruments: Sport Satisfaction Instrument, Sport Motivation Scale and Learning and Performance Orientations in PE Classes Questionnaire. We conducted a descriptive statistical analysis and correlations with structural equation modeling. The results showed the highest mean values in satisfaction/fun, intrinsic motivation and motivational task-oriented climate. By using a structural equation model, we found a positive association between a task-oriented climate and students’ intrinsic motivation (γ=.69) and their satisfaction in PE classes (β=.56).

Individual and Crew Level Determinants of Collective Efficacy in Rowing

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Michelle Magyar ◽  
Deborah L. Feltz ◽  
Ian P. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Multilevel Modeling ◽  
Collective Efficacy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Group Level ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Individual Perceptions ◽  
Efficacy Measures ◽  
Perceived Motivational Climate

The purpose of this study was to examine individual (i.e., task self-efficacy, rowing experience, and goal orientations) and group/boat level (perceptions of motivational climate and boat size) determinants of collective efficacy in the sport of rowing. Participants were 154 male and female rowers ages 13 to 18 years (M = 16.19, SD = 1.29). Approximately 24 hours prior to the regional championship regatta, participants completed a demographic measure, the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire, the Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire-2, and sport-specific individual and collective efficacy measures developed for the current study. Multilevel modeling revealed that task self-efficacy significantly predicted individual perceptions of collective efficacy, while perceptions of a mastery climate significantly predicted average collective efficacy scores at the group level.

scholarly journals Orientaciones de meta y necesidades psicológicas básicas en el desarrollo de la Expresión Corporal en educación primaria: un estudio piloto (Goal orientations and basic psychological needs in the development of Corporal Expression in primary education: a

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 256-265
Author(s):  
María Papí Monzó ◽  
Salvador García Martínez ◽  
Miguel García Jaén ◽  
Alberto Ferriz Valero
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Body Expression

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar el efecto de una aplicación didáctica de Expresión Corporal sobre las orientaciones de meta y las necesidades psicológicas básicas en el alumnado de primaria en las clases de Educación Física. 73 estudiantes de Educación Física (39 chicas y 34 chicos) con edades comprendidas entre los 9 y los 12 años (4ºPRI, n=24; 5ºPRI, n=23; y 6ºPRI, n = 26), pertenecientes a un colegio público de Educación Primaria de una línea participaron en este estudio. Se llevó a cabo una intervención didáctica específica para el desarrollo de la Expresión Corporal durante siete sesiones de 50 minutos, en la que se realizó apoyo a la autonomía, trabajo en grupo y creatividad del alumnado. Se evaluó el clima motivacional (POSQ) y las necesidades psicológicas básicas (BPNES) de todo el alumnado. Los resultados indican un aumento significativo del conjunto de la muestra en las variables dependientes autonomía (p < .001) y competencia (p = .021) tras la intervención. En chicas, todas las necesidades psicológicas básicas aumentaron significativamente su valor tras la intervención. No hubo efecto en el clima motivacional excepto en sexto curso de educación primaria. Por tanto, el desarrollo de la Expresión Corporal presenta una serie de beneficios para el bienestar psicológico en el alumnado, especialmente en las chicas. Abstact. The objective of this work was to analyse the effect of a didactic application of corporal expression (Body Expression) on goal orientations and basic psychological needs in primary school students in Physical Education lessons. 73 Physical Education students (39 girls and 34 boys) aged between 9 and 12 years (4th PRI, n = 24; 5th PRI, n = 23; and 6th PRI, n = 26), belonging to a one-line State school of Education Primary participated in this study. A specific didactic intervention was carried out for the development of Body Expression during seven lessons of 50 minutes, in which support was given to autonomy, teamwork and creativity of the students. The motivational climate (POSQ) and basic psychological needs (BPNES) of all the students were evaluated. The results indicate a significant increase in the entire sample in the dependent variables: autonomy (p <0.001) and competence (p = 0.021) after the intervention. In girls, all basic psychological needs increased significantly its value after the intervention. There was no effect on the motivational climate(atmosphere) except in the sixth grade of primary education. Therefore, the development of Body Expression presents a series of benefits for the psychological well-being in students, especially in girls.

Effect of Manipulating Positive and Negative Feedback on Goal Orientations, Perceived Motivational Climate, Satisfaction, Task Choice, Perception of Ability, and Attitude toward Physical Education Lessons

2007 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Viciana ◽  
E. M. Cervelló ◽  
J. Ramírez-Lechuga
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Feedback Group ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Perceived Motivational Climate ◽  
Effects Of Feedback

This study examined the effect of different types of feedback on goal orientation, perception of motivational climate, satisfaction, and boredom in physical education (PE) classes, pupils' preferences for challenging versus easy tasks, pupils' attitudes towards PE lessons, and perception of gymnastic ability. 95 subjects in three treatment conditions (positive feedback, negative feedback, and both feedback types) participated in 14 lessons and completed pre- and postintervention measures. Results showed that subjects in the positive feedback group had significantly higher scores on learning-oriented motivational climate and enjoyment than the subjects of the negative feedback group. The negative feedback group reported higher scores on performance-oriented motivational climate than the positive feedback group. Results also showed that subjects in the group receiving both types of feedback had lower scores on learning-oriented motivational climate, higher scores on enjoyment than the negative feedback group, and lower scores on boredom than the positive feedback group. The effects of feedback on physical education students' motivation are discussed.

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