Toward a Theory of Exercise Motivation

Iso‐Ahola, Seppo E.; Clair, Brian St.

doi:10.1080/00336297.2000.10491706

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“…New friendships and new social networks may have developed while the participants were enrolled in this study. These results agreed with prior studies regarding cultural factors and socialization as intrinsic motivators in sustaining a group exercise activity (Iso-Ahola & St. Clair, 2012;Perez & Cancela Carral, 2008). Peer influence and socialization can stimulate motivations and support a physical activity regimen.…”

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Measuring Enjoyment of Ballroom Dancing in Filipino Americans Using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

Angosta¹,

Serafica²,

Moonie³

2015

Asian Pacific Island Nursing Journal

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To advance knowledge about ways to promote physical activity in Filipino Americans, this feasibility study evaluated whether they enjoyed ballroom dancing and at the same time tested the validity of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) for assessing enjoyment in this population. This study consisted of a single group of healthy Filipino Americans (N = 41) aged between 35 and 65 years residing in southern Nevada. Participants danced 45 min per week for 12 weeks and completed the PACES questionnaire to measure enjoyment at two time points (Week 4 and Week 12). Four participants dropped out during Weeks 2 to 5. Thirty-seven participants completed the 12 consecutive dance sessions. Descriptive statistics, paired-sample t test, Pearson correlation, and a mixed-model ANCOVA were used for data analysis. Principal components analysis assessed the construct validity of the PACES. The mean age of the sample was 50.7 years. On average, the participants' PACES score significantly improved from Week 4 to Week 12. Age was negatively correlated with perceived enjoyment of dancing. In terms of the validity and reliability of the PACES, high construct validity and internal consistency of the PACES were noted. This study described the effectiveness of ballroom dance as a form of physical activity among first-generation Filipino Americans and confirmed the appropriateness of the PACES for assessing enjoyment in this population. Ballroom dance has the potential to promote physical activity and improve the cardiovascular outcomes of Filipino Americans and other populations who are at risk of heart disease.

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Measuring Enjoyment of Ballroom Dancing in Filipino Americans Using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

Angosta¹,

Serafica²,

Moonie³

2015

Asian Pacific Island Nursing Journal

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“…The diff erences between these theories are notable [ 31 ] . However, after examining the association between motivation and behaviour in physical activity, a number of researchers have adopted the 2 dimensional approach, comprising extrinsic and intrinsic motivation [ 15 ] . The self-determination theory distinguishes between these motivational aspects.…”

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Motives for and Barriers to Physical Activity in Twin Pairs Discordant for Leisure Time Physical Activity for 30 Years

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Long-term persistent physical activity is important in the prevention of chronic diseases, but a large number of people do not participate in physical activity to obtain health benefits. The purpose of this study was to examine the motives and perceived barriers to long-term engagement in leisure time physical activity. Same-sex twin pairs (N=16, mean age 60) discordant for physical activity over 30 years were identified from the Finnish Twin Cohort. We evaluated participants' physical activity motivation with the 73-item Recreational Exercise Motivation Measure and assessed barriers to physical activity with a 25-item questionnaire. The characteristics of physical activity motivation and perceived barriers between the active and inactive co-twins were analysed using paired tests. Motives related to the sub-dimensions of enjoyment and physical fitness and psychological state were the most important reasons for participation in physical activity among all the twin individuals analysed. The sub-dimensions mastery (p=0.018, Cohen's d=0.76), physical fitness (p=0.029, Cohen's d=0.69), and psychological state (p=0.039, Cohen's d=0.65) differed significantly between active and inactive co-twins. More than half of the participants reported no reasons for not being physically active. If reasons existed, participation in physical activity was deterred mostly by pain and various health problems. This study found no differences in perceived barriers between active and inactive co-twins. We conclude from our results that the main factors promoting persistent leisure time physical activity were participants' wish to improve or maintain their physical skills or techniques, a feeling that exercise would improve their mental and physical health and that they found the activity enjoyable. This study helps us understand the importance of the role of motives and the minor role of perceived barriers for engagement in persistent physical activity.

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“…Extrinsic motivation leads us to perform to obtain rewards or outcomes that are separate from the behavior itself (e.g., money, sanctions). Intrinsic motivation regulation is when the individual participates for the experience of the activity as pleasant, fun, or satisfying (Deci & Ryan, ; Iso‐Ahola & St. Clair, ; Dacey et al., ). Overall, SDT approach has been shown to be a relevant theory in the field of health care, providing a strong foundation for understanding the goals and motives for recreational exercise as well (Deci & Ryan, ; Teixeira et al., ).…”

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Motives for physical activity among active and inactive persons in their mid‐30s

Aaltonen

Rottensteiner

Kaprio

et al. 2013

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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The purpose of this study was to examine the motives for leisure time physical activity among active and inactive men and women in their mid-thirties. We used both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs. Altogether, 2308 participants (mean age 33.9 years, 53.4 % women) were identified from the population-based FinnTwin16 Cohort. Physically active and inactive individuals were identified on the basis of their leisure time MET hours/day. We evaluated participants’ physical activity motivation with a modified version of the Recreational Exercise Motivation Measure. Comparisons between active and inactive individuals were analysed using the Wald test for equality of means, and effect sizes were calculated as Cohen’s d. Motives related to mastery, physical fitness, social aspect of physical activity, psychological state, enjoyment, willingness to be fitter/look better than others and appearance were significantly more important for the active than inactive participants. Conforming to others’ expectations was the only item on which the inactive persons scored higher than active persons. The longitudinal results for physical activity were parallel to the cross-sectional results. This study supports to the view that motivation factors differ between active and inactive persons, and that intrinsic motives are associated with consistent leisure time physical activity.

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Toward a Theory of Exercise Motivation

Cited by 62 publications

References 29 publications

Measuring Enjoyment of Ballroom Dancing in Filipino Americans Using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

Measuring Enjoyment of Ballroom Dancing in Filipino Americans Using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

Motives for and Barriers to Physical Activity in Twin Pairs Discordant for Leisure Time Physical Activity for 30 Years

Motives for physical activity among active and inactive persons in their mid‐30s

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