2010
DOI: 10.1017/s1138741600002341
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Using Self-Determination Theory to Explain Sport Persistence and Dropout in Adolescent Athletes

Abstract: Motivational characteristics are influential in shaping adolescents' desire to persist in sport or to discontinue their sport participation. Self-determination theory was utilized as the theoretical framework for this study. This theory examines whether sustained participatory involvement, defined as continued participation in the sport through the next year, was influenced by individuals' self-determined motivation and by the fulfillment of the three basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and rel… Show more

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“…Finally, the importance given by coaches, at both analyzed time points, to the feelings of relatedness (i.e., belonging to a group), is consistent both with the theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) and empirical evidence (e.g., Calvo et al, 2010;Ulrich-French & Smith, 2006;Vazou, Ntoumanis, & Duda, 2006). Fraser-Thomas, Côté, and Deakin (2005) arguing that social relationships with teammates (e.g., friendship, belonging to a group) have positive psychological consequences (e.g., enjoyment, perceived competence, self-esteem), and may even become, in time, as one of the most important reasons for athletes to remain committed and persist in practicing a sport.…”
Section: Motives To Persist In Women's Artistic Gymnasticssupporting
confidence: 80%
“…Finally, the importance given by coaches, at both analyzed time points, to the feelings of relatedness (i.e., belonging to a group), is consistent both with the theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000) and empirical evidence (e.g., Calvo et al, 2010;Ulrich-French & Smith, 2006;Vazou, Ntoumanis, & Duda, 2006). Fraser-Thomas, Côté, and Deakin (2005) arguing that social relationships with teammates (e.g., friendship, belonging to a group) have positive psychological consequences (e.g., enjoyment, perceived competence, self-esteem), and may even become, in time, as one of the most important reasons for athletes to remain committed and persist in practicing a sport.…”
Section: Motives To Persist In Women's Artistic Gymnasticssupporting
confidence: 80%
“…29]. Dropout, in turn, has repeatedly been explained through self-determination theory and negative results in its factors, like amotivation, external regulation, and/or low level of autonomy [30]. Coaches, especially in team sports, should recognise the differences in body size and skill levels and tailor training accordingly.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Further, the experience of need satisfaction within leisure activities may be important for individuals to continue the activity, and programs that fail to satisfy the three needs may lead to withdrawal from both current and future participation in leisure activities (e.g. Calvo et al 2010; Eccles 2005; Sarrazin et al 2002). Because need satisfaction within leisure activities is demonstrated to have beneficial effects on adolescents’ well-being, it is also important to promote sustained participation to benefit their positive development and their mental (and physical) health.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%