scholarly journals Self-determination theory and understanding of student motivation in physical education instruction

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Visnja Djordjic ◽  
Tatjana Tubic
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Integration Theory

Physical education is considered to be a favorable context for accomplishment of important educational outcomes and promotion of physical activity in children and youth. The real scope of physical education instruction largely depends on student motivation. Self-determination theory, as a specific macrotheory of motivation, offers a rewarding framework for understanding student motivation in physical education instruction. The paper presents the basic tenets of self-determination theory, the most important studies in the domain of physical education and didactic and methodical implications. Two mini-theories within the self-determination theory are analyzed in more detail, the cognitive evaluation theory and the organismic integration theory. Empirical verification of the theoretical tenets indicates the existence of typical motivational profiles of students in physical education instruction, the basic psychological needs as mediators of influence of social and interpersonal factors on student motivation, followed by the importance of motivational climate, students' goal orientations and teaching style for self-determination of students' behavior in physical education instruction. Didactic and methodical implications refer to the need for developing a more flexible curriculum of physical education, encouraging a motivational climate, task-focused goal orientations, and, especially, encouraging the perceived moving competence of the student.

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.

scholarly journals Importancia del apoyo a las necesidades psicológicas básicas en la predisposición hacia diferentes contenidos en Educación Física (Importance of support of the basic psychological needs in predisposition to different contents in Physical Education)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Javier Sevil Serrano ◽  
Ángel Abós Catalán ◽  
Eduardo Generelo Lanaspa ◽  
Alberto Aibar Solana ◽  
Luis García-González
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Affective Attitude ◽  
Teaching Unit

Resumen. Siguiendo la teoría de la autodeterminación, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la asociación entre la percepción de apoyo a las necesidades psicológicas básicas (i.e., autonomía, competencia y relaciones sociales) y la predisposición hacia el contenido (i.e., actitud cognitiva y afectiva) que tiene el alumnado. El estudio fue desarrollado en tres unidades didácticas de Educación Física, donde participaron 77 alumnos en el contenido de fútbol sala, 75 en acrosport y 78 en rugby, pertenecientes a 4º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. Los resultados de los análisis de correlación y los análisis predictivos señalan una relación positiva entre la percepción del apoyo de las tres necesidades psicológicas y la predisposición hacia el contenido que tienen los alumnos, adquiriendo uno u otro mediador más importancia en función del contenido curricular impartido. En base a ello, se destaca la importancia de apoyar las tres necesidades psicológicas básicas mediante estrategias de intervención que deben ser diseñadas y adaptadas para cada contenido curricular. Todo ello puede redundar en una mayor predisposición del alumnado hacia cada uno de los contenidos curriculares que integran la Educación Física, suponiendo una mayor adherencia hacia la práctica de actividad física.Abstract. Grounded on the self- determination theory, the aim of the study was to analyze the association between perceived support of basic psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence and relatedness) and predisposition toward the content (i.e., cognitive and affective attitude). The study was developed in three Physical Education teaching units. The sample was comprised of 77 football, 75 acrosport and 78 rugby 4th- year compulsory Secondary Education students. The results of the correlation and predictive analysis indicate a positive relationship between perceived support of the three psychological needs and predisposition to the content. The importance of each psychological need was different depending on the teaching unit. The usefulness of supporting the three basic psychological needs through intervention strategies was highlighted. These strategies should be designed and adapted for any curricular content. This can result in a greater predisposition of students to each of the units that integrate Physical Education. It can also lead to greater adherence to participation in physical activity.

scholarly journals The Dark Side of the Self-Determination Theory and Its Influence on the Emotional and Cognitive Processes of Students in Physical Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trigueros ◽  
Aguilar-Parra ◽  
López-Liria ◽  
Rocamora
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Dark Side

Amongst the main objectives of physical education (PE) classes is the consolidation of healthy lifestyle habits in young people and adolescents. Nonetheless, these classes can also provide the basis from which adverse experiences are generated which affect students’ perceptions of these classes. Previously conducted studies have focused on motivational processes and not on emotional processes, nor on the way in which students learn. The objective of the present study was to explore the dark side of the self-determination theory, its influence on emotional intelligence and the meta-cognitive strategies of students. Methodology: A total of 1602 young people undertaking secondary education participated, with self-reported ages between 13 and 19 years. The following questionnaires were utilized: Controlling Coach Behaviors Scale, Frustration of Psychological Needs in PE classes Scale, Emotional Intelligence in PE Scale and Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire. A structural equation model was developed which explained causal associations between the study variables. Results: Psychological control positively predicted each one of the sub-factors of frustration of psychological needs. Frustration of psychological needs negatively predicted emotional intelligence. Finally, emotional intelligence positively predicted meta-cognitive thinking. Conclusions: The influence and importance of the teaching style adopted by teachers is indicated, in addition to the effect of students’ psychological experiences on emotions and learning strategies.

scholarly journals Can Physical Education Contribute to Learning English? Structural Model from Self-Determination Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Baena-Extremera ◽  
Antonio Granero-Gallegos ◽  
Raúl Baños ◽  
María Ortiz-Camacho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Locus Of Causality

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze a model of prediction of satisfaction with bilingual physical education from basic psychological needs and motivation. Methods: The sample consisted of 758 students (347 men and 411 women) in secondary education in Spain, aged between 13 years and 18 years (M = 15.22, SD = 1.27). Questionnaires of the Scale of Psychological Basic Needs, Perceived Locus of Causality, and the bilingual Scale Satisfaction Instrument (SSI-PE), all adapted to physical education were used in the exercise. Results: Descriptive analyses, correlation and structural equation models were performed. Intrinsic motivation showed a high and positive relationship with identity regulation and satisfaction/fun, and boredom negatively correlated with all scales except amotivation. Conclusion: The equations in this model prove that autonomy is the best predictor of intrinsic motivation, and that this is the best predictor of satisfaction in bilingual physical education.

scholarly journals How to encourage intrinsic motivation in the clinical teaching environment?: a systematic review from the self-determination theory

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar Orsini ◽  
Phillip Evans ◽  
Oscar Jerez
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Teaching Environment

Purpose: Internalization of students’ motivation towards an intrinsic form is associated with increased interest, commitment, learning, and satisfaction with education. Self-Determination theory postulates that intrinsic motivation and autonomous forms of self-regulation are the desired type of motivation; as they have been associated with deep learning, better performance and well-being. It claims three basic psychological needs have to be satisfied in order to achieve intrinsic motivation. These are the needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness. This study aims to provide a review on how these basic psychological needs are encouraged in undergraduate students so they can be transferred to the clinical teaching environment. Methods: Electronic searches were performed across four databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and ERIC), relevant journals, and retrieved bibliography of selected articles. In total, searches produced 4,869 references, from which 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: Main themes were coded in three categories: The support of autonomy, competence and relatedness. The research-based evidence appears to be of reasonable quality, and indicates that teachers should work to satisfy students’ basic psychological needs to foster internalization of self-regulation. Our findings suggest that teachers should interact with students in a more ‘human centred’ teaching style, as these actions predict motivational internalization. Several themes emerged from different contexts and further investigation should expand them. Conclusion: This review identified actions that clinical teachers could implement in their daily work to support students’ self-determination. Autonomy supportive teaching in health professions educations would benefit students and may actually result in more effective health care delivery.

scholarly journals Predicting Bullying through Motivation and Teaching Styles in Physical Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Montero-Carretero ◽  
David Barbado ◽  
Eduardo Cervelló
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bullying Perpetration ◽  
Predictor Model

From the theoretical framework offered by the self-determination theory, the objective of the study was to test a predictor model of bullying behaviors based on the physical education teacher’s supportive style, the students’ satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and self-determined motivation. A total of 608 students of both sexes, between 11 and 15 years of age, from primary and secondary schools in the province of Alicante (Spain) voluntarily completed questionnaires to measure each of the variables under study. The design of the study was cross-sectional. The results showed that the autonomy supportive style positively predicted the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, which, in turn, positively predicted self-determined motivation towards physical education. The latter negatively predicted bullying perpetration and bullying victimization. The controlling style presented inverse relationships to those of the autonomy supportive style. These results are in line with the positions of the self-determination theory and underline the potential responsibility of physical education teachers in the struggle against bullying, and how, by supporting autonomy and avoiding a controlling style, they can help reduce bullying perpetration and victimization.

scholarly journals Inteligencia emocional y motivación en educación física en secundaria (Emotional Intelligence and Motivation in Secondary Physical Education)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 8-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Cera Castillo ◽  
Bartolomé Almagro ◽  
Cristina Conde García ◽  
Pedro Sáenz-López Buñuel
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Perceived Motivational Climate ◽  
Mood Scale ◽  
The Relationship

La motivación y la inteligencia emocional aparecen como dos importantes aspectos de la educación de los jóvenes, cuya relación en Educación Física ha sido poco estudiada. Bajo la teoría de la autodeterminación, el estudio analizó las relaciones existentes entre la inteligencia emocional (IE) y la motivación de los estudiantes en las clases de Educación Física (EF). Se utilizó una muestra de 170 estudiantes pertenecientes al primer ciclo de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (E.S.O) de un centro de Gibraleón (Huelva). Los instrumentos empleados fueron: la versión española del Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS), una adaptación para EF del Cuestionario de Clima Motivacional Percibido (PMCSQ-2), el Cuestionario de Necesidades Psicológicas Básicas (BPNS), y la Escala del Locus Percibido de Causalidad (PLOC). Los resultados del análisis de correlación mostraron relaciones entre las variables clima motivacional, necesidades psicológicas y motivación en línea con la teoría de la autodeterminación. Los factores de la IE percibida correlacionaron con el clima motivacional, con algunas necesidades psicológicas y con las diferentes formas de motivación, aunque con un coeficiente de correlación bajo. Por su parte, se destaca que en los análisis de regresión la claridad emocional predijo positivamente la regulación introyectada. Son necesarios más estudios que permitan profundizar en esta relación.Palabras clave. Inteligencia Emocional, Motivación, Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, Educación Física.Abstract. Motivation and emotional intelligence appear as two important aspects of education of young people, whose relationship in Physical Education is an understudied topic. Based on the Self-Determination Theory, the study analyzed the relationship between emotional intelligence and motivation in physical education students. A sample of 170 students from the first cycle of compulsory secondary education in Gibraleón (Huelva) was used. The instruments used were: the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS), the Perceived Motivational Climate Questionnaire (PMCSQ-2), the Basic Psychological Needs Questionnaire (BPNS) and the Perceived Locus of Causality Scale (PLOC). The results of correlation analysis showed relationships between motivational climate, psychological needs and motivation in line with Self-Determination Theory. The three dimensions of emotional intelligence (Attention, Clarity, and Mood Repair) correlated with perceived motivational climate, with some psychological needs and the different forms of motivation, although with a low correlation coefficient. The regression analysis showed that emotional clarity predicted positively the introjected regulation. Further studies are necessary to enable us to deepen our understanding of the relationship between emotional intelligence and motivation in PE classes.Keywords. Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Secondary Education, Physical Education

scholarly journals Teoría de la autodeterminación en el contexto de educación física: Una revisión sistemática (Self-determination Theory in the Physical Education context: A systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 838-844
Author(s):  
Carla Mariela Salazar-Ayala ◽  
Gabriel Gastélum-Cuadras
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
High Level

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar estudios basados en la teoría de la autodeterminación dentro de las clases de educación física y el efecto de la intervención docente en las NPB del estudiante. Método: Esto se logró a través de una revisión sistemática, cuya búsqueda se ejecutó en las bases de datos SCOPUS, Web of Science, Dialnet, SciELO, EBSCOhost y Google académico. Inicialmente se identificaron 1780 documentos, de los cuales 18 cumplieron con los indicadores CASPE para revisiones sistemáticas. Resultados: estos mostraron un amplio efecto positivo en el uso de la Teoría de Autodeterminación en intervenciones realizadas con docentes, las variables mayormente trabajadas fueron la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas (autonomía, competencia y relación) y la motivación intrínseca. Estas variables se mostraron altamente relacionadas con un incremento en la intención a la práctica de actividad física y adherencia, logro académico entre otros. Conclusiones: Crear las condiciones que incrementen la motivación intrínseca a través de la satisfacción de las necesidades básicas, debe ser la preocupación más importante a la hora de planificar, organizar y seleccionar las estrategias de trabajo por parte del docente de educación física. Es necesario realizar estudios de intervención en edades tempranas y observar si estas condiciones ayudan a reducir el desinterés en edades más avanzadas.Abstract. The aim of the present work was to analyse studies based on the theory of self-determination within physical education classes and the effect of teacher intervention on students’ BPN. Method: This was achieved through a systematic review, the search being performed in the SCOPUS, Web of Science, Dialnet, SciELO, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar databases. Initially 1780 documents were identified, 18 of which met the CASPE`s indicators for systematic reviews. Discussion:  The results shown a wide positive effect of the interventions performed with teachers grounded in self-determination theory; the most common variables were basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and intrinsic motivation, and academic achievement among others. These variables have shown a high level of relationship with an increase in the intention to practice physical activity and its adherence. Conclusions: Creating conditions that increase intrinsic motivation through the satisfaction of basic needs should be the most important concern when planning, organizing, and selecting work strategies by physical education teachers. It is necessary to conduct intervention studies at early ages and assess if these conditions help reduce disinterest at older ages.

scholarly journals Predicción de la motivación en los estadios de cambio de ejercicio más activos (Prediction of motivation in the more active stages of exercise change)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 87-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Isabel Aspano Carron ◽  
Susana Lobato Muñoz ◽  
Marta Leyton Román ◽  
Marco Batista ◽  
Ruth Jiménez Castuera
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Psychological Need

El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer qué variables motivacionales pertenecientes a la Teoría de la Autodeterminación eran predictoras de las etapas  de cambio de ejercicio más activas (Acción y Mantenimiento). El marco teórico empleado fue la Teoría de la Autodeterminación y el Modelo Transteórico. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 187 estudiantes de educación física con una edad media de 15.5 años (DT = 1.70). Se administraron los siguientes cuestionarios: la Escala del Locus Percibido De Causalidad en Educación Física (PLOC Scale), la Escala de medición de las necesidades psicológicas básicas (BPNES) y el cuestionario de etapas  de cambio para el ejercicio físico (URICA-E2). Posteriormente, se realizó un análisis descriptivo y los análisis de regresión correspondientes. Los resultados mostraron que la etapa del cambio del ejercicio físico de acción fue predicha por la necesidad psicológica básica de autonomía y la etapa  del cambio del ejercicio físico de mantenimiento fue predicha por la necesidad psicológica básica de competencia, ambas de forma positiva y significativa. Será relevante, fomentar la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas de competencia y autonomía con objeto de aumentar la práctica regular de ejercicio físico.Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine what motivational variables belonging to the Self-Determination Theory were predictors of more active stages of exercise change (Action and Maintenance). We used the Self-Determination Theory and the Transtheoretical Model as theoretical framework. The sample consisted of 187 physical education students with an average age of 15.5 years (SD = 1.70). The following questionnaires were administered: the Scale of Perceived Locus of causality in Physical Education (PLOC Scale), the measurement range of the basic psychological needs (BPNES) and the questionnaire about the stages of change for physical exercise (URICA-E2). Subsequently, a descriptive analysis and regression analysis were performed. The results showed that the action state of exercise change was predicted by the basic psychological need of autonomy and the maintenance state of exercise change was predicted by the basic psychological need of competence, both positively and significantly. Promoting the satisfaction of basic psychological needs of competence and autonomy will be relevant in order to increase regular physical exercise practice.

Frustration and Violence in Mobile Video Games

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Petr Květon ◽  
Martin Jelínek
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Implicit Association Test ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Mobile Video ◽  
Violent Content ◽  
Before And After

Abstract. This study tests two competing hypotheses, one based on the general aggression model (GAM), the other on the self-determination theory (SDT). GAM suggests that the crucial factor in video games leading to increased aggressiveness is their violent content; SDT contends that gaming is associated with aggression because of the frustration of basic psychological needs. We used a 2×2 between-subject experimental design with a sample of 128 undergraduates. We assigned each participant randomly to one experimental condition defined by a particular video game, using four mobile video games differing in the degree of violence and in the level of their frustration-invoking gameplay. Aggressiveness was measured using the implicit association test (IAT), administered before and after the playing of a video game. We found no evidence of an association between implicit aggressiveness and violent content or frustrating gameplay.

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