This study has as prime objective to analyze the psychometric properties of Behavioral Regulation Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3) in a sample Portuguese exercisers and invariance across gender. Two independent samples (448 calibration; 374 validation), aged between 16 78 years (M = 40.29; SD 16.24), both gender, (495 female; 327 male) were enrolled this study. The results show that original model (six factors; 24 items) did not fit data satisfactory way (χ2 977.49; df 237; B-S p < 0.001;...

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is amongst motivational frameworks the most popular and contemporary approach to human motivation, being applied in last decades several domains, including sport, exercise physical education (PE). Additionally, Achievement Goal (AGT) has presented evidence of how contextual factors may influence student’s behavior this particular context. The main purpose study was analyze climate created by teacher classroom, students’ satisfaction Basic Psychological Needs...

The main goals of this study were, to test the motivational determinants athletes perceived effort in football considering four-stage sequence at contextual level proposed by Hierarchical Model Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: task-involving, basic psychological needs, self-determined motivation effort. multi-group analysis across different age-groups (U15, U17, U19, U21 years) mediation role needs on task-involving climate were also analysed. Two independent samples male (N= 403, N=...

In line with self-determination theory (SDT: Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2002) the satisfaction of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness has been identified as an important predictor behavior optimal functioning in various contexts including exercise. The lack a valid reliable instrument to assess extent which these are fulfilled among Portuguese exercise participants limits evaluation causal links proposed by SDT context. aim present study was translate into validate...

Abstract Objective : The main objective of the present study was to examine associations between coach‐created task‐involving climate and athletes’ intentions continue practicing sport, through a serial mediation analysis that included basic psychological needs satisfaction (BPN), self‐determined motivation (SDM) enjoyment. Methods Seven‐hundred ninety‐nine elite swimmers (450 males, 349 females; aged 12–22 years, M = 16.65, SD 2.83) participated in study. Groups were created according age,...

The main purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties Portuguese version Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2) and test hypothesis that different types behavioral regulation can be combined on a single factor assess autonomous controlled motivation. Data were collected from 550 members private fitness centres who ranged age 14 69 years. analysis supported an 18-item, 5-factor model after excluding one item (S-B χ 2 = 221.7, df 125, p .000, S-B / 1.77;...

Abstract This research aimed to analyze the validity of relations hypothesized by theory self-determination in predicting adherence physical exercise fitness academy users and subjects following personal training. A total 588 persons from Pelotas / RS Brazil (405 gym 183 training) completed Portuguese version three questionnaires, i.e. Perceived Autonomy Support Climate Exercise Questionnaire, Basic Psychological Needs Scale Behavioral Regulation Questionnaire −2. The results support...

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties Portuguese version Motivational Climate Sport Youth Scale (MCSYSp) and invariance across gender different sports (swimming, soccer, handball, basketball, futsal). A total 4,569 athletes (3,053 males, 1,516 females) from soccer (1,098), swimming (1,049), basketball (1,754), futsal (340), handball (328) participated in study, with ages between 10 20 years (M = 15.13; SD 1.95). results show that original model (two...

This study aimed to analyze measurement invariance of the Behavioral Regulation Sports Questionnaire (BRSQ) across gender and four different sports. In addition, we examined nomological validity via basic psychological needs satisfaction. Participants totaled 1,812 Portuguese athletes (1,220 males 592 females; aged 15-59 years, Mage = 17.72, SD 5.51) from football ( n 596), basketball 273), swimming 800), parasport 143). The BRSQ model was invariant these scale confirmed in that satisfaction...

The purpose of this study was to adapt and validate the Basic Psychological Needs Exercise Scale (BPNESp) sport domain, measure model invariance across football swimming. Athletes (n=1382; 623 football, 759 swimming) with an average age 18.77±SD 7.04 years participated in study. Results supported suitability both first second order models, showing that well adjusted data. In addition, showed discriminant convergent validity composite reliability factors, invariant between swimming (∆CFI≤.01).

Resumen en: The concept of subjective vitality refers to the state feeling alive and alert; have energy available oneself. aim present study wa...

orientado para a tarefa tem um efeito positivo significativo sobre motivação autónoma, que por sua vez perceção do esforço dos atletas.

This study was conducted to analyze the relationships hypothesized by Achievement Goal Theory in predicting adherence exercise. The participants were 405 individuals exercising fitness centers with a mean age of 35 years (SD = 17) and 183 personal trainers 43 16), that answered Portuguese versions Orientation Exercise Measure Perceived Motivational Climate Questionnaire. structural equation model showed mastery motivational climate had positive impact on task orientation goals, which turn...

The goal of this work is to analyze the impact elderly Portuguese individuals’ global perception satisfying basic psychological needs in areas subjective happiness, vitality and physical activity through a structural equations model. way well-being differs according amount practiced was also analyzed. Participants included 309 people (242 females, 67 males) nationality who practice different levels activity. Their ages range from 60 90 years old (M=68.59; DP=6.60).The obtained results show...

The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES), from Mullen et al. version in Portuguese athletes, invariance across genders nature sports swimming, as well as, external validity, through BRSQ. Athletes (n=1032; 273 sports, 759 swimming) with an average age 18,95 ± 6,59 years participated study. Confirmatory factor analysis (maximum likelihood), multigroup (measurement invariance) correlation were used for data analyzed. Results supported...

The main aim of the study was to validate Portuguese version Subjective Vitality Scale - SVS for elderly population through confirmatory factorial analysis. existence differences in perception subjective vitality among sufficiently active and insufficiently older adults also analyzed. A total 309 (242 females, 67 males) aged 60-90 years (M = 68.59, SD 6.60) participated this study. Of sample, 256 are active, while 53 active. results show that model adjusted data a satisfactory way (χ² 28.95;...

The JourNal of SporTS MediciNe aNd phySical fiTNeSS 1 6867-JSM doubts as to whether we are looking at a specific or general sports practice dropout. 2 for the present study, conceptual framework that best suits dropout is definition presented by Cervelló: 10 can be considered in way, situation where individuals finalize their explicit commitment with sport practice.From this definition, it understandable why so important study each practice, which say, phenomenon more clearly understood 1,7...

Abstract The main propose of this study is the cross-cultural validation Basic Psychological Needs in Physical Education Scale among Portugal and Brazil samples , through measurement model invariance. Participated study, two independent samples, one with 616 Portuguese students, 2 nd 3 rd basic grade public school, aged between 9 18 years old another 450 Brazilian from 1 st middle private 14 old. results support suitability (three factors, each four items), showing an adequate fit to data...