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Diego Andrés Heredia-León1,2, David Manzano-Sánchez1, Alberto Gómez-Mármol3
1Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2022
Summary
Athletes perceiving high autonomy support from coaches show better motivation and psychological need satisfaction. However, this did not translate to a higher intention for physical activity in this study.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Autonomy support from coaches is crucial for athlete well-being.
- Understanding athlete profiles based on autonomy support perception is key to optimizing motivational environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct profiles of perceived autonomy support among athletes.
- To compare these profiles regarding motivation, basic psychological needs, and intention for physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional descriptive study involving 280 athletes.
- Utilized perception of autonomy support as a grouping variable to identify profiles.
- Assessed motivation using the Self-Determination Index and psychological needs via the Index of Psychological Mediators.
Main Results:
- Two distinct profiles emerged: 'High perception of support for autonomy' (n=190) and 'Low support for autonomy' (n=90).
- The high autonomy support group demonstrated significantly higher Self-Determination Index scores and greater satisfaction of basic psychological needs (p < 0.009).
- No significant differences were found in the intention to be physically active between the two groups.
Conclusions:
- Coach-provided autonomy support positively influences motivational climates and basic psychological needs satisfaction in athletes.
- The lack of a significant difference in physical activity intention warrants further investigation, particularly in the context of sustainable development goals.
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