Goal motives, well-being, and physical health: An integrative model.

Abstract

The present paper proposes an integrative model on the motivational determinants and health consequences of two forms of well-being (i.e., happiness and self-realization). This model posits that pursuing autonomous goals enhances both happiness and self-realization, whereas pursuing controlled goals thwarts these two same forms of well-being. The model further posits that self-realization, but not happiness, promotes physical health via the practise of more vigilant and less avoidant coping strategies, that lead to reduced stress. Empirical support for the model is reviewed and the model is discussed in terms of its theoretical and research implications.

Reflections on self-determination theory.

“…A fourth issue with respect to motivational outcomes is that some outcomes may interact with one another as was shown in the Miquelon and Vallerand (2008) paper. Specifically, these authors showed that eudaimonic well-being (well-being derived from one's self-growth or self-realisation) that results from autonomous forms of motivation positively contributes to one's physical health.…”

Role of parental autonomy support on self-determination in influencing diet and exercise motivation in older adolescents

“…The degree to which an adolescent is self-determined is influenced by the fulfillment of their psychological needs, including autonomy. Adolescents who are more autonomously motivated (self-determined) perceive greater control in their life decisions and are generally more persistent in their endeavors, [25][26][27] have greater performance, 28 are more able to cope with stressors, 29 and perceive more positive life events 30 in comparison to adolescents who do not perceive that their decisions and behaviors are autonomously motivated. In addition, adolescents who are more self-determined toward a behavior are more likely to engage in the behavior more frequently and continue the behavior over time…”

Predictores Psicológicos Del Autocuidado en Salud

“…La solución de problemas-autoactualización se relacionó efectivamente con las prácticas de autocuidado, lo cual, a su vez, se puede relacionar con menores niveles de estrés psicosocial y de quejas somáticas, así como con un mayor bienestar subjetivo (25). De igual manera, se identifica que las habilidades sociales se relacionan con las prácticas de autocuidado; en ese orden, aspectos como la regulación de impulsos, la confianza, el automonitoreo, la autoestima y la asertividad, permitirían a los sujetos de la muestra ajustar su conducta en función de evitar situaciones riesgosas como la automedicación, por lo que sobra advertir la importancia de su inclusión en los programas preventivos (26).…”