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Understanding the coping process from a self-determination theory perspective.

Nikos Ntoumanis¹, Jemma Edmunds, Joan L Duda

¹The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. N.Ntoumanis@bham.ac.uk

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This study explores links between the cognitive-motivational-relational theory (CMRT) of coping and self-determination theory (SDT) of motivation. An integrated model is proposed to guide future research on motivation in health and exercise.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Health Psychology
Motivation Science

Background:

Cognitive-motivational-relational theory (CMRT) provides a framework for understanding coping processes.
Self-determination theory (SDT) explains the fundamental psychological needs underlying motivation.
Both theories offer valuable insights into human behavior, particularly in health and exercise contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the conceptual connections between CMRT and SDT.
To identify how components of CMRT and SDT can be integrated for research.
To propose a preliminary model linking stress, coping, and motivation.

Main Methods:

A theoretical review of CMRT and SDT.
Discussion of potential research applications in the health/exercise domain.
Development of an integrated model of stress, coping, and motivation.

Main Results:

Conceptual links between CMRT and SDT were explored.
A preliminary integrated model was proposed, highlighting the role of motivational factors in coping.
The model aims to bridge theoretical concepts and practical research in health and exercise.

Conclusions:

The proposed integrated model serves as a foundation for novel research.
Future research can leverage this model to investigate the interplay of motivation and coping.
The findings have potential theoretical and applied implications for health and exercise psychology.