The bright and dark sides of motivation as predictors of enjoyment, intention, and exercise persistence

• DOI: 10.1111/sms.13617
• Publication Date: 2019-12-20T05:30:44Z
• Authors: Filipe Rodrigues; Diogo Santos Teix...; Henrique Pereira ...; Luís Cid; Diogo Monteiro
• Keywords: Persistence (discontinuity); Attendance

The present study aimed to examine the bright and dark sides of motivation, based on self-determination theory, as predictors enjoyment, intention continue exercising, exercise persistence. In addition, we analyzed mediation role each variable tested model invariance between male female exercisers.A total 575 gym exercisers (female = 230) aged 18 65 years (M 34.07; SD 11.47) participated in this study. All participants had at least 6 months regular practice; frequency ranged from 2 7 sessions per week 3.52; 1.28) training lasted approximately 30 120 minutes 61.54; 17.64). Participants completed a multisection questionnaire assessing interpersonal behaviors, basic psychological needs satisfaction frustration, behavioral regulations, intentions exercising. Exercise persistence was assessed after initial assessment using computer system attendance records. Several analyses, namely, confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling, serial testing, were performed increase theoretical empirical knowledge.Positive associations observed among side On other hand, motivation negatively associated with constructs, intention, Both measurement [χ2 (370) 1496.708, χ2 /df 4.05; B-S P < .001, CFI 0.907, TLI 0.901, SRMR 0.056, RMSEA 0.073 (CI 90% 0.063, 0.083)] models (393) 2484.994, 6.323; 0.908, 0.900, 0.075, 0.071 0.067, 0.075)] displayed acceptable fit data. results also showed that satisfaction, autonomous exercising significant mediators. However, enjoyment highest effect confirmed exercisers.Motivational determinants have implications for predicting emotional, cognitive, behavior-related outcomes. Individuals should perceive instructors supportive fun activity endorse long-term