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Motivations for participation in physical activity across the lifespan

“…Nonetheless, a common perspective is that intrinsic motivation alone cannot sustain a physically active lifestyle (Edmunds, Ntoumanis, & Duda, 2006;Mullan & Markland, 1997). Ryan, Williams, Patrick, and Deci (2009) assert, "most people maintain their exercise activities not because the activities are inherently interesting or enjoyable to them but because they have something to gain in it" (p.111).…”

“…As an initial step in our research, we examined the factor structure of a 20-item exercise motivation measure both to understand how various intrinsic and extrinsic motives were aligned and also to facilitate a concise understanding of age group differences. We envisioned that information from our research would contribute to theoretical understanding, while also having pragmatic value through informing initiatives promoting active lifestyles for different age groups (Edmunds et al, 2006;Mullan & Markland, 1997).…”

Physical Education in a Thermal Spa Resort to Maintain an Active Lifestyle at Home: A One‐Year Self‐Controlled Follow‐Up Pilot Study

“…In addition, participants increased the values of intrinsic regulation of exercise behaviour at the final thermal treatment evaluation compared to the baseline evaluation. Intrinsic motivation, defined as the doing of an activity for its inherent satisfactions rather than for some separable consequence [23], appears to be fundamental to exercise adherence [24]. Moreover, participants demonstrate high values for identified regulation, which refers to being motivated to perform a behaviour because it is personally significant and results in outcomes which are valued by the individual [25, 26], at the baseline and the final thermal treatment evaluation.…”

“…Moreover, participants demonstrate high values for identified regulation, which refers to being motivated to perform a behaviour because it is personally significant and results in outcomes which are valued by the individual [25, 26], at the baseline and the final thermal treatment evaluation. Identified regulations represent an autonomous form of extrinsic motivation [25], and extrinsic motivation (e.g., improved health) may often contribute to intrinsic interest in exercise and encourage long-term exercise adherence [24]. It is likely that the physical and psychological status of participants at the end of the intervention were better and may support their engagement in an active lifestyle.…”

Self-regulation and physical activity in WKU employees

“…Similar effect sizes were found by Wininger and DeSena (2012) for intrinsic (ranged η 2 = .16 to η 2 = .29), integrated (η 2 = .32), and identified (η 2 = .22). In other studies looking at all types of motivation, less self-determined types of motivation including external (Mullan & Markland, 1997) and Note: No = "No" response in use of self-talk. Yes = "Yes" response for use of self-talk.…”