The bright, dark, and dim light colors of motivation: Advances in conceptualization and measurement from a self-determination theory perspective

Ntoumanis, Nikos

doi:10.1016/bs.adms.2022.11.002

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“…Further, as observed in the literature (Ntoumanis, 2023), the associations between BPN satisfaction and maladaptive outcomes (i.e., controlled motivation, displeasure, amotivation)…”

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confidence: 57%

“…First, this feature may explain the weaker (i.e., controlled motivation displeasure and amotivation in the global model) or non-significant (i.e., controlled motivation for Portugal and England) indirect effects between ES, BPN and maladaptive outcomes. Thus, in line with recent SDT directions (Ntoumanis, 2023) future studies on socio-economic determinants of motivational processes might look not only at "bright" pathways (i.e., BPN satisfaction and supportive teaching style) but also at the "dark" (i.e., BPN frustration and thwarting teaching style), or the "grey" (i.e., BPN unfulfillment) side of motivational processes.…”

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confidence: 64%

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Economic status as a predictor of motivational and affective experiences in Physical Education and physical activity intentions: a cross-sectional study in six European countries

Saoudi¹,

Sarrazin²,

Papaioannou³

et al. 2023

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Lower economic status (ES) is associated with a less adaptive experience of school and physical activity. However, empirical evidence supporting the detrimental association of lower ES on the affective and motivational experience in Physical Education (PE) remains scarce. Using a large sample (n = 10392) of adolescents from six countries (i.e., Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, England, Turkey), this cross-sectional study tested whether students’ ES was associated with the satisfaction of their basic psychological needs in PE, and in turn with motivational and affective outcomes in PE and their out-of-school physical activity intention. We further explored whether gender moderated the abovementioned relationship. Multigroup structural equation modelling showed that, in five of six countries (i.e., Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, England), a lower ES was associated with lower basic needs satisfaction (β = .10, p < .001), which in turn was associated with lower enjoyment (β = .75, p < .001), lower autonomous motivation (β = .83, p < .001), and weaker out-of-school physical activity intention (β = .36, p < .001), higher displeasure (β = -.51, p < .001), higher controlled motivation (β = -19, p < .001) and stronger amotivation in PE (β = -.28, p < .001). Exploratory analyses suggested that the relationship between lower ES and the less adaptative outcomes was amplified among girls. At the crossroad between psychology and sociology, this study provides new insights into how family lower ES and gender might interact to predict less adaptative motivational and affective experiences and outcomes in PE.

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“…Further, as observed in the literature (Ntoumanis, 2023), the associations between BPN satisfaction and maladaptive outcomes (i.e., controlled motivation, displeasure, amotivation)…”

Section: Comparison With Previous Studiessupporting

confidence: 57%

Section: Comparison With Previous Studiesmentioning

confidence: 64%

Economic status as a predictor of motivational and affective experiences in Physical Education and physical activity intentions: a cross-sectional study in six European countries

Saoudi¹,

Sarrazin²,

Papaioannou³

et al. 2023

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“…Yet, we did not assess indices of well-and ill-being in the present study. Therefore, more research is needed to understand the distinct health-related consequences of the bright, dark, and dim-light colors of motivational processes (Ntoumanis, 2022) for employees. Finally, in this research, we solely considered the outcomes of supervisory behaviors, yet, it would be interesting to explore their organizational antecedents.…”

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Managerial predictors and motivational outcomes of workers’ psychological need states profiles: A two-wave examination

Huyghebaert-Zouaghi

Gillet

Fernet

et al. 2022

European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology

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This study addressed the lack, in the work context, of a comprehensive time-lagged examination of the core constructs (interpersonal behaviors, psychological need states, and motivation) underlying Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Specifically, this research relied on person-centered analyses to gain a better understanding of how the distinct components of psychological need states (satisfaction, frustration, and unfulfillment of the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) combine to produce distinct profiles of employees. We also documented the stability of these profiles over time and their associations with theoretically-relevant predictors (supervisors' supportive, thwarting, and indifferent behaviors) and outcomes (work motivation). Questionnaire surveys were completed twice over the course of three months by a sample of 590 French employees. Six profiles characterized by distinct configurations of global and specific need constructs were identified and found to be stable over time. Supervisors' supportive, thwarting, and indifferent behaviors showed well-differentiated patterns of association with these profiles. Finally, employees' global levels of self-determination and specific levels of motivational regulations differed as a function of profile membership. Altogether, results from this research suggest that SDT's explanatory framework may be expanded to encompass the key role played by need indifferent behaviors and employees' experiences of need unfulfillment.

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“…Recent research has advocated for a third psychological need state that exists in-between need frustration and need satisfaction, namely need unfulfillment (or dormant need; Reeve et al, 2023 ). Need unfulfillment describes a state where one feels that their psychological needs are set aside or neglected ( Bhavsar et al, 2020 ; Huyghebaert-Zouaghi et al, 2021 ; Ntoumanis, 2023 ). Environments that are indifferent to others’ psychological needs are likely to foster perceptions of need unfulfillment ( Huyghebaert-Zouaghi et al, 2023 ; Ntoumanis, 2023 ; Reeve et al, 2023 ).…”

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“…Need unfulfillment describes a state where one feels that their psychological needs are set aside or neglected ( Bhavsar et al, 2020 ; Huyghebaert-Zouaghi et al, 2021 ; Ntoumanis, 2023 ). Environments that are indifferent to others’ psychological needs are likely to foster perceptions of need unfulfillment ( Huyghebaert-Zouaghi et al, 2023 ; Ntoumanis, 2023 ; Reeve et al, 2023 ).…”

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Exploring the process of restoring psychological needs after incidences of frustration and need unfulfillment

Dalgas,

Ntoumanis,

Elmose-Østerlund

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundResearch on psychological need restoration after incidences of need frustration holds promise for deepening our understanding of the dynamic nature of psychological needs proposed by self-determination theory. We aimed to extend this work by exploring differences in the process of restoring psychological needs after indences of frustration versus need unfulfillment.MethodsIn-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 42 Danish adults varying in age, gender, and physical activity levels. Data were analyzed using the Framework Method.ResultsWe identified four distinct yet interconnected phases in the need restoration process: Discrepancies between Actual and Desired Need States, Experiencing Negative Emotions, Initiating Plans for Action, and Action Stage. These stages offer a comprehensive framework for understanding how individuals restore their needs.DiscussionWe discerned contrasting approaches to need restoration depending on prior experiences of need frustration due to external contingencies versus need frustration due to internal factors and need unfulfillment. Need frustration due to external contingencies prompts withdrawal, aligning with the avoidance strategies identified in the literature. Conversely, unfulfilled needs and need frustration due to internal factors lead to proactive engagement, highlighting a distinct ‘fight’ response. These insights extend existing research, providing a nuanced understanding of the dynamic processes of need restoration.

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The bright, dark, and dim light colors of motivation: Advances in conceptualization and measurement from a self-determination theory perspective

Cited by 9 publications

References 96 publications

Economic status as a predictor of motivational and affective experiences in Physical Education and physical activity intentions: a cross-sectional study in six European countries

Economic status as a predictor of motivational and affective experiences in Physical Education and physical activity intentions: a cross-sectional study in six European countries

Managerial predictors and motivational outcomes of workers’ psychological need states profiles: A two-wave examination

Exploring the process of restoring psychological needs after incidences of frustration and need unfulfillment

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