Self determination theory

Question 1

Social environment

Answer 1

the immediate social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops

includes culture that the individual was educated/lives in and the people/institutions whom interact

Question 2

Autonomy supportive

Answer 2

acceptance of feelings and perspectives
provides rationale
asking questions
opportunities for input and choice
considers individual’s point of view

Question 3

Autonomy controlling

Answer 3

exerts pressure and is coercive
limits choice
negative conditional regard
devalues the individual’s perspectives

Question 4

Self-determination theory support

Answer 4

evidence support for importance of:
social environments
motivation regulations
basic psychological need support

Question 5

More autonomy supportive social environment and autonomous motivation…

Answer 5

positively associated with higher levels of physical activity/exercise and enhanced wellbeing

Question 6

Social environment created by:

Answer 6

interpersonal behaviours of significant others within particular physical activity/exercise context

e.g., coach, PE teacher, healthcare professional

Question 7

What types of autonomy are social environments?

Answer 7

supportive (choice/voice)

or

controlling

Question 8

Autonomy supportive social environments

Answer 8

satisfaction of 3 basic psychological needs

= more autonomous motivation + better outcomes

Question 9

Motivation regulations

Answer 9

high quality - intrinsic
identified - autonomous motivation
introjected
low quality - external
controlled motivation
amotivation

Question 10

Motivation regulations continuum

Answer 10

more controlled

to

more autonomous

Question 11

Autonomous motivations encourages

Answer 11

higher physical activity engagement

Question 12

Controlled motivation encourages

Answer 12

less physical activity engagement

Question 13

3 basic psychological needs

Answer 13

1. autonomy
2. competence
3. relatedness

Question 14

Autonomy

Answer 14

personal control and volition, choice and a voice
(high motivation)

Question 15

Competence

Answer 15

feel efficacious

Question 16

Relatedness

Answer 16

feel connected and cared for
(low motivation)

Question 17

Autonomous motivation

Answer 17

supported

Question 18

Controlled motivation

Answer 18

thwarted

Question 19

Autonomy thwarting

Answer 19

offer rewards to do something
complete an activity for someone
uses controlling language
interrupts inappropriately

Question 20

Competence supporting

Answer 20

provide praise/bring attention to strengths
focus on solutions
positive and energetic approach
acknowledge effort

Question 21

Competence thwarting

Answer 21

making fun of someone
punishing a mistake
focus on past
focus on problems

Question 22

Relatedness supporting

Answer 22

friendly, relaxed, positive
introduced people
relatable
engaging with everyone

Question 23

Relatedness thwarting

Answer 23

cold, unfriendly style
focus only on those engaged
only talk to people during activity
restricts interaction

Question 24

What happens when basic psychological needs are satisfied?

Answer 24

autonomous motivation flourishes
promotes optimal functioning (more physical activity/enhanced well-being)

Question 25

Satisfcation/support of 3 basic needs…

Answer 25

positively associated with high levels of physical activity/sport engagement

Question 26

Comparative

Question 27

Self-referenced

Question 28

Motivation regulations

Answer 28

Intrinsic motivation
Identified regulation
Introjected regulation
External regulation
Amotivation

Question 29

Intrinsic

Answer 29

find fun/enjoy

Question 30

Identified regulation

Answer 30

important/value

Question 31

Introjected regulation

Answer 31

shame/guilt

Question 32

External regulation

Answer 32

pressure from coach/peers/friends

Question 33

Amotivation

Answer 33

waste of time
why?