Motivation for Physical Activity in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-determination Theory-Based Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the benefits of regular physical activity (PA), most adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) are insufficiently active. Identifying the motivational correlates of PA is necessary to facilitate health behavior change. The extent to which the constructs of psychological need satisfaction and motivational regulations associate with self-determined PA in adults with the disease was examined.

Methods

Individuals with MS were provided a link to a web-based survey. There were 290 respondents: 242 women and 48 men aged 22 to 71 (mean ± SD, 49.50 ± 12.05) years with primarily mild to moderate mobility impairment who completed the Psychological Need Satisfaction in Exercise scale, the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire, and the International Physical Activi

SUBMITTER: McCarty N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9135363 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature