2010/06/30 by Kathy Lloyd, Donna E. Little · 112 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Autonomy #Casual #Competence (human resources) #Construct (python library) #Context (archaeology) #Developmental psychology #Grounded theory #Leisure time #Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports #Physical activity #Psychological well-being #Psychology #Psychotherapist #Qualitative research #Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management #Self-determination theory #Social psychology #Sport and Mega-Event Impacts #Well-being
paper · doi:10.1080/01490400.2010.488603
published in Leisure Sciences 32(4), 369-385 (Taylor & Francis)
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Self-determination theory (SDT) is used as a framework to understand how women's psychological well-being is influenced by participation in leisure-time physical activity and the social context in which activity occurs. Data were collected during in-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 participants and analyzed using constant comparison. Findings indicate women's well-being can be enhanced through casual participation in leisure-time physical activity if activity contexts support interaction between the elements of self-determination: competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Participant interactions during activities also play an important role in facilitating well-being outcomes. The findings qualitatively add to understanding and development of SDT as a legitimate psychological construct by explaining the key components of the theory through the participants own words and reflections.