Self-determination moderates the effects of perceived competence on intrinsic motivation in an exercise setting
Self-determination moderates the effects of perceived competence on intrinsic motivation in an exercise setting
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DOI:
10.1123/jsep.21.4.351
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发表时间:
1999-12-01
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
Markland, D
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作者:
Markland, D
According to Deci and Ryan's (1985) self-determination theory, perceptions of self-determination moderate the effects of perceived competence on intrinsic motivation, with perceived competence only positively influencing intrinsic motivation under conditions of some self-determination. Vallerand's (1997) hierarchical model of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation suggests that self-determination and competence have only independent effects on intrinsic motivation. The aim of this study was to test these competing models. Women aerobics participants (n = 146) completed measures of self-determination, perceived competence, and intrinsic motivation for exercise. Moderated hierarchical regression revealed a significant interactive effect of self-determination and perceived competence. A plot of the regression of intrinsic motivation on perceived competence under conditions of high and low self-determination, however, showed that the interaction did not take the expected form. Variations in perceived competence positively influenced intrinsic motivation only under conditions of low self-determination. This suggests that it is particularly important to foster perceptions of competence among individuals low in self-determination.