Previous research into the role of exercise motives (what people want from exercise) has
overlooked the possible role of gains (what people get) and hence the possible benefits of …

There are existing measures of exercise motives (what people want from exercise), but
corresponding measures of gains (what people get) are needed, because motives and …

In this chapter we aim to show that self-determination theory offers a strong theoretical
rationale for positing that different types of participation motive will exert differential effects …

This study tested the self-determination theory in relation to exercise participation with the
aim of identifying whether degree of autonomy mediates the relationship between …

This study aimed at investigating the effect of motivational dimensions proposed by Pelletier,
et al. in 1995, both on sport participation levels and on intention for continuing participation …

OBJECTIVE: A large body of research evidence is accumulating describing aspects of
motivation that are associated with persistence with exercise behavior. Relatively little is …

This study explores the relationships between, and perceptions of, various exercise
motivations and exercise adherence. The application of self-determination theory to exercise …

The aim was to better understand the role of motives in exercise participation. It was
hypothesised that motives influence exercise participation by influencing behavioural …

The extent to which motives for sport participation predict motivation outcomes was
investigated in a study embracing self-determination theory and couched in Vallerand's …

Objectives: To examine Self-Determination Theory's (SDT; Deci, EL, & Ryan, RM (1985).
Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. New York, NY: Plenum Press) …