A Meta-Analysis of Perceived Locus of Causality in Exercise, Sport, and Physical Education Contexts.

By Nikos L. D. Chatzisarantis, Martin S. Hagger, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Brett W. Smith, C. K. John Wang. 2003

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The present article conducts a meta-analytic review of the research adopting the perceived locus of causality in the contexts of sport, exercise, and physical education. A literature search of published articles identified three main research foci: (a) the development of instruments that assess perceived locus of causality; (b) examination of the construct validity of perceived locus of causality by investigating the relevance of the self-determination continuum as well as by using antecedents (e.g., perceived competence) and outcomes (e.g., intentions); and (c) integration of Nicholls’ (1984) concepts of task and ego orientation with perceived locus of causality. A meta-analysis using 21 published articles supported the existence of a self-determination continuum from external regulation to introjection and identification. In addition, path analysis of corrected effect sizes supported the mediating effects of perceived locus of causality on the relationship between perceived competence and intentions. Results are discussed with reference to the assumptions of self-determination theory, Vallerand’s (1997) hierarchical model of intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, and theories of behavioral intentions. Understanding adherence to health-related behaviors is an important avenue for scientific inquiry. Knowledge of the fundamental processes and mechanisms of human behavior can inform practice about how to promote human motivation. Deci and Ryan’s (1985) self-determination theory has become increasingly popular in studies of human motivation (Deci, Koestner, & Ryan, 1999a).

Subfields: Applied Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Social Psychology

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Transferring motivation from educational to extramural contexts: a review of the trans-contextual model (2011, unknown): “their persistence with behaviour in the future and whether they gain certain adaptive outcomes such as satisfaction, enjoyment, and psychological well-being (Chatzisarantis et al. 2003; Hagger et al. 2002a).”
Three Worlds: new directions in participant development in sport and physical activity (2012, background): “…the current context, however, is the way in which these various characteristics are mediated by personal perceptions and characteristics, such as locus of causality (Chatzisarantis et al., 2003), low self consciousness (Cox et al.,2006) and self determination (e.g. Chatzisarantis & Hagger, 2009).”
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions (2020, unknown): “Much research has verified the “ordered” relations among categories consistent with the SDT relative autonomy model (e.g., Chatzisarantis, Hagger, Biddle, Smith, & Wang, 2003; Howard, Gagné, & Bureau, 2017).”
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in Sport and Physical Activity: A Review and a Look at the Future (2012, background): “Such research provides support for the adaptive role of self-determined motivation in both sports (Chatzisarantis et al., 2003; Sarrazin et al., 2002), and exercise (Ingledew, Markland, & Medley, 1998; Ntoumanis, 2001a; ThøgersenNtoumani & Ntoumanis, in press; Wilson & Rodgers, 2004; Wilson, Rodgers”
Integrating the theory of planned behaviour and self-determination theory in health behaviour: a meta-analysis. (2009, methodology): “SDT research has shown that self-determined motives positively affect behavioural engagement (Chatzisarantis et al., 2003) and that self-determined motivation can be supported or thwarted by environmental contingencies, such as the support offered by salient others (Hagger et al.”
Measuring student motivation for physical education: examining the psychometric properties of the Perceived Locus of Causality Questionnaire and the Situational Motivation Scale (2011, background): “These results were consistent with our hypothesis and previous research (Chatzisarantis et al., 2003; Standage, Treasure, et al., 2003).”