Is the relationship between lifestyle factors and physical activity mediated by psychological needs and motivation?

In general, participating in activities for self-determined reasons (i.e. because you “want to” engage in the activity) results in stronger levels of motivation that last longer than participating for more controlled forms of motivation (i.e. because you feel you “have to” participate). As having un...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 291 - 306
Autores principales: Stuntz, Cheryl P., Smith, Caitlin, Vensel, Katelyn
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2017
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