Does autonomous motivation and self-efficacy mediate associations between environmental factors and physical activity in adolescents?

ABSTRACT:

Background

To analyze the associations among autonomous motivation, self-efficacy, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, social support and perceived environment with physical activity practice of adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years; and to test autonomous motivations and self-efficacy as potential mediators of the associations between these environmental factors and physical activity practice.

Methods

We evaluated 553 adolescents, that participated in the ActTeens Program. Physical activity was assessed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents. Autonomous motivation, self-efficacy, satisfaction of basic psychological needs, parents' social support and perceived environment were assessed using specifics questionnaires. Linear regression models were

SUBMITTER: de Oliveira Barbosa R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468100 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature