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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Published in:	International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 291 - 306
Main Authors:	Stuntz, Cheryl P., Smith, Caitlin, Vensel, Katelyn
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2017
Subjects:	Lifestyles Motivation (Psychology) Autonomy (Psychology) Physical activity Alcohol
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