Self-determination theory proposes a multidimensional representation of motivation
comprised of several factors said to fall along a continuum of relative autonomy. The current …

Aim The quality of exercise motivations may undermine body image and eating
habits/behaviours. This systematic review summarizes the state of the scientific evidence on …

Food and beverage marketing has been identified as a major driver of obesity yet sports
sponsorship remains common practice and represents millions of dollars in advertising …

Body image is a commonly-reported factor perpetuating declines in physical activity levels
during adolescence. However, the evidence is predominantly qualitative, cross-sectional …

Body-related self-conscious emotions are important predictors of exercise motivation, yet the
association between body-related self-conscious emotions and reasons for exercise has not …

Individuals often anticipate how they will feel during a potential future behaviour. Assuming
that this anticipation may influence actual behaviour, the aim of this scoping review was to …

Whilst some individuals exercise for health-related reasons, others appear to exercise to
bolster physical attractiveness. For the latter, this is often attributed to dissatisfaction with …

Tonic immobility is considered the last involuntary self-protecting act/mechanism
experienced by victims of rape when they are under attack. It is associated with trauma …

Body-related pride has been associated with health behaviors such as physical activity;
however, researchers have overlooked distinctions between different domains of pride …

Objectives The aim of this study was to develop a new self-report instrument to assess
experiences of shame, guilt, authentic pride, and hubristic pride in a fitness context. Design …