Effect of perceived autonomy supports on exercise persistence for adolescents: an integrated model based on basic psychological needs theory and the theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although previous research has confirmed a positive association between perceived autonomy support and adolescents' exercise persistence, the psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship remain insufficiently explored. The study aims to investigate the relationship and mechanisms linking perceived autonomy support to exercise persistence in adolescents, based on the integrated framework of basic psychological needs (BPN) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Methods

Using a simplified stratified random sampling method, 4,345 adolescents aged 10-20 years completed measures of perceived autonomy support, BPN, TPB, and exercise persistence. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was constructed to test the effectiveness of the integrated model and examine

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12739754 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature