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  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

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  • Self-determination theory (SDT) explains goal-directed behavior based on motivation types.
  • Autonomous regulation is typically linked to sustained behavior, contrasting with controlled regulation.
  • Previous research often treated motivation unidimensionally, potentially missing complex interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interdependent effects of autonomous and controlled regulation on physical activity.
  • To apply a multidimensional approach, polynomial regression, to analyze these motivational influences.
  • To determine if controlled regulation can positively impact behavior under certain conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized polynomial regression analysis across three independent samples of healthy young adults.
  • Assessed the interplay between autonomous and controlled motivational regulation strategies.
  • Measured physical activity levels as the primary behavioral outcome.

Main Results:

  • Autonomous regulation generally showed a positive association with physical activity.
  • Controlled regulation exhibited a curvilinear effect, with moderate levels correlating with higher activity.
  • In one sample, autonomous regulation enhanced exercise only when controlled regulation was moderate to high.

Conclusions:

  • A multidimensional approach reveals nuanced effects of motivation on behavior not captured by unidimensional methods.
  • Controlled regulation is not exclusively detrimental and can be associated with increased physical activity.
  • Findings challenge the simple dichotomy of autonomous versus controlled motivation in behavioral promotion.