Exploring basic psychological needs within and across domains of physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explored variations in adults' experience of satisfaction, unfulfilment and frustration of basic psychological needs within and across four domains of physical activity: Transport, household, occupation, and recreation.

Methods

We utilized a qualitative approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with a diverse group of 42 Danish adults. The participants ranged in age from 16 to 79 years (mean age 49 years, SD 21 years), gender (45% men, 55% women), and physical activity levels (38% low, 33% average, 29% high). Data were analysed using a thematic analysis, applying Self-Determination Theory as the guiding framework.

Results

In the Transport domain, while most activities were seen as utilitarian necessities, autonomy satisfaction emerged for some

SUBMITTER: Westerskov Dalgas B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10854434 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature