Influences of perceived autonomy support on physical activity within the theory of planned behavior

By Nikos L. D. Chatzisarantis, Martin S. Hagger, Brett W. Smith. 2007

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Three studies tested the contribution of perceived autonomy support to the prediction of health-related intentions within the theory of planned behavior. Perceived autonomy support refers to the extent to which individuals perceive that significant others encourage choice and participation in decision-making, provide a meaningful rationale, minimize pressure, and acknowledge the individual's feelings and perspectives. Findings from Studies 1 and 2 demonstrated that perceived autonomy support predicted intentions to participate in physical activity behavior directly and indirectly via attitudes. Perceived autonomy support predicted intention even after statistically controlling for the effects from past behavior, descriptive norms, and perceived social support. Study 3 found that persuasive communications influenced perceptions of autonomy support, attitudes, and intentions. Overall, the findings support the incorporation of perceived autonomy support into the theory of planned behavior. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Subfields: Applied Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science

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Integrating the theory of planned behaviour and self-determination theory in health behaviour: a meta-analysis. (2009, methodology): “…regulation, and the TPB variables, we used the arithmetic average value of the two effect sizes in our analysis. experimental or intervention designs based on SDT and reporting effects on TPB constructs like intention (e.g. Chatzisarantis et al., 2007, Study 3; Edmunds, Ntoumanis, & Duda, 2008).”
Need Satisfaction Supportive Game Features as Motivational Determinants: An Experimental Study of a Self-Determination Theory Guided Exergame (2012, background): “…support from coaches or exercise class leaders predicted greater intention and motivation to exercise among pupils, university students, young gymnasts, and real-world fitness center users (Chatzisarantis, Hagger, & Smith, 2007; Edmunds, Ntoumanis, & Duda, 2006; Gagne, Ryan, & Bargmann, 2003).”
Self-determination Theory and the psychology of exercise (2008, background): “For example, research has illustrated that manipulations designed at changing self-determined motivation result in concomitant changes in exercise intentions and behaviour (Chatzisarantis & Hagger, in press ; Chatzisarantis et al, in press ).”
Assumptions in research in sport and exercise psychology (2009, methodology): “In other studies we tested the predictive validity of the PASSES as a predictor of self-determined motivation and physical activity intentions ( Chatzisarantis, Hagger, & Smith, 2007 ).”