Motivation for physical activity in young people: entity and incremental beliefs about athletic ability
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Article Title | Motivation for physical activity in young people: entity and incremental beliefs about athletic ability |
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ERA Journal ID | 9782 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Biddle, Stuart J. H., Wang, C. K. John, Chatzisarantis, Nikos L. D. and Spray, Christopher M. |
Journal Title | Journal of Sports Sciences |
Journal Citation | 21 (12), pp. 973-989 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | Dec 2003 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0264-0414 |
1466-447X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410310001641377 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640410310001641377 |
Abstract | Three studies are reported of children and youth aged 11-19 years (n = 3478) examining the nature of beliefs about athletic ability. Drawing on related research in academic, moral and stereotyping domains, development of a psychometric instrument assessing athletic ability beliefs is detailed. Support was found for a multidimensional hierarchical structure that is invariant across age and gender. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a structure comprising two higher-order factors of entity and incremental beliefs underpinned by beliefs that athletic ability is stable and a gift (entity), and is open to improvement and can be developed through learning (incremental). Incremental beliefs, indirectly through a task goal orientation, and entity beliefs directly, predicted self-reported amotivation towards physical education and sport. On the other hand, enjoyment of physical activity in youth was predicted directly by task orientation and incremental beliefs. Predictions concerning the moderating role of perceived competence were not supported. Our findings highlight the importance of ability beliefs and goals in understanding the determinants of physical activity in children and youth. |
Keywords | amotivation; children; enjoyment; psychometrics; youth |
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Byline Affiliations | Loughborough University, United Kingdom |
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | |
University of Exeter, United Kingdom |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/y8420/motivation-for-physical-activity-in-young-people-entity-and-incremental-beliefs-about-athletic-ability
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