Pride and physical activity: behavioural regulations as a motivational mechanism?

Psychology & Health
Diane E MackCatherine M Sabiston

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between fitness-related pride and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). A secondary aim was to examine behavioural regulations consistent with organismic integration theory (OIT) as potential mechanisms of the pride-MVPA relationship. This study used a cross-sectional design. Young adults (N = 465; Mage = 20.55; SDage = 1.75 years) completed self-report instruments of fitness-related pride, motivation and MVPA. Both authentic and hubristic fitness-related pride demonstrated a moderate positive relationship with MVPA, as well as positive associations to more autonomous regulations. Behavioural regulations mediated the relationship between both facets of pride and MVPA with specific indirect effects noted for identified regulation and intrinsic motivation. Overall, these findings demonstrate the association between experiencing fitness-related pride and increased engagement in MVPA. The tenability of OIT was also demonstrated for offering insight into explaining the association between pride and physical activity engagement.

References

Jan 1, 1993·Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise·D R JacobsA S Leon
Mar 1, 1959·Psychological Bulletin·D T CAMPBELL, D W FISKE
Nov 10, 2004·Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport·Philip M WilsonTerra C Murray
May 16, 2006·Scandinavian Journal of Psychology·Magnus Lindwall, Kathleen A Martin Ginis
Mar 14, 2007·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology·Jessica L Tracy, Richard W Robins
May 29, 2008·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology·Lisa A Williams, David DeSteno
Aug 14, 2008·Behavior Research Methods·Kristopher J Preacher, Andrew F Hayes
Feb 12, 2009·Psychological Science·Lisa A Williams, David DeSteno
Aug 25, 2010·Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology·Catherine M SabistonPeter R E Crocker
Apr 1, 2011·Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology·Amber D MosewichJessica L Tracy
Jul 20, 2011·Journal of Research in Personality·Charles S Carver, Sheri L Johnson
Jun 26, 2012·The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity·Pedro J TeixeiraRichard M Ryan

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Apr 19, 2017·Psychology & Health·James P ReynoldsPaschal Sheeran
May 31, 2020·Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology·Alvaro SiciliaMark D Griffiths
Nov 7, 2019·American Journal of Men's Health·Robert MackowiakCatherine M Sabiston
Jun 13, 2017·Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association·Lee ShepherdBrian Lovell
Dec 16, 2020·Body Image·Jessica M Alleva, Tracy L Tylka
Apr 14, 2021·Body Image·Katarina L HuellemannCatherine M Sabiston

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

LTEQ
MVPA

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.