Self-determination theory maintains and has provided empirical support for the proposition
that all human beings have fundamental psychological needs to be competent, autonomous …

Athlete burnout is a psychological syndrome with substantial negative consequences,
including depression and sport dropout. It has been linked to a range of factors, some of …

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, people around the world are facing various challenges in
maintaining their well-being, which can be compromised due to risk of illness and harsh …

Background: A cute stress symptoms (ASSs) are likely to be a common mental health
problem in the acute period following the 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) …

OBJECTIVES: Although the Sport Motivation Scale (SMS), published in 1995, has
demonstrated validity and reliability in multiple studies, the scale has received some …

Drawing from self-determination theory, three studies explored the social-environmental
conditions that satisfy versus thwart psychological needs and, in turn, affect psychological …

Research in self-determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2002) has shown that satisfaction of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs in sport contexts is associated with …

Using the field's state-of-the-art knowledge, we designed, implemented, and assessed the
effectiveness of an intervention to help physical education (PE) teachers be more autonomy …

To introduce this special issue, we overview seljf-determination theory (SDT) as it is applied
to physical activity, sport, and health. SDT distinguishes intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for …

This article describes the evolution and key features of a training programme, Empowering
Coaching™, which pulls from both the achievement goal frameworks and self-determination …