Physically active undergraduates: Motivational and emotional profiles |
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Authors: | Eduardo J Fernández-Ozcorta Roberto Ferriz Félix Arbinaga Julia García-Martínez |
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Institution: | 1. DOGESPORT Group, Seville, Spain;2. University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain;3. ozcorta@escueladeporte.com;5. CEU Cardenal Herrera University of Elche, Elche, Spain;6. University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain;7. Tierrallana Attendis School, Huelva, Spain |
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Abstract: | AbstractObjectives: The aim was to determine the motivational profiles – including variables from the theory of self-determination and emotional intelligence – of active undergraduates, and to examine their relationship with physical activity. Participants: Six hundred and fifteen undergraduates participated in the study. Methods: Trait Meta-Mood Scale, Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale, Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire and Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire were administered. Cluster analysis was used to identify the motivational profiles. Results: Two motivational profiles were found. One of the motivational profiles included the participants with high levels of satisfaction of the basic psychological needs and self-determined motivation; moderately high levels of emotional clarity and repair; and low levels of non-self-determined motivation. Further, this group showed the highest rates of physical practice than its counterpart. Conclusions: The combination of self-determination theory and emotional intelligence should be considered when examining adherence to physical activity. |
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Keywords: | Physical activity self-determination psychological needs emotional intelligence |
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