The interaction of behavioral context and motivational-volitional factors for exercise and sport in adolescence: patterns matter.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:In order to generate more effective interventions to promote exercise and sport in adolescence, a better understanding of the interaction of influencing factors across different levels is needed. In particular, motivation and volition for exercise and sport, as well as the context in which adolescents are doing exercise and sport, have been identified as important factors. Behavioral context refers to both the organizational setting, e.g., doing exercise and sport in a club, and the social setting, e.g., doing exercise and sport with friends. Extending previous research, the present study applies a person-oriented approach and aims to identify typical behavioral context patterns and motivational-volitional patterns. To validate the patterns, it was examined whether they differ c

SUBMITTER: Gut V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7189603 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature