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Young people's motivational profiles in physical activity: a cluster analysis

Authors :
Wang, C. K. John
Biddle, Stuart J. H.
Source :
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. March, 2001, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p1, 22 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This article examines the psychological factors associated with motivation and physical activity in adolescents. A cluster analysis of data from a national survey indicates that exercise motivation includes determinants such as goal orientation, perceived athletic competence, and self-determination.

Subjects

Subjects :
Motivation (Psychology) -- Research
Teenagers -- Psychological aspects
Exercise -- Psychological aspects
Cluster analysis -- Usage
Psychology and mental health
Sports and fitness

Details

ISSN :
08952779
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.73630728

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