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aim of this study was to examine the relationship between motivational
characteristics and dispositional flow. In order to accomplish this
goal, motivational profiles emerging from key constructs within Achievement
Goal Theory and Self-Determination Theory were related to the dispositional
flow measures. A sample of 413 young athletes (Age range 12 to 16
years) completed the PMCSQ-2, POSQ, SMS and DFS measures. Cluster
analysis results revealed three profiles: a "self-determined
profile" characterised by higher scores on the task-involving
climate perception and on the task orientation; a "non-self-determined
profile", characterised by higher scores on ego-involving climate
perception and ego orientation; and a "low self-determined and
low non-self-determined profile" which had the lowest dispositional
flow. No meaningful differences were found between the "self-determined
profile" and the "non-self-determined profile" in dispositional
flow. The "self-determined profile" was more commonly associated
with females, athletes practising individual sports and those training
more than three days a week. The "non-self-determined profile"
was more customary of males and athletes practising team sports as
well as those training just two or three days a week.
KEY
WORDS: Self-determination, motivational climate, goal orientation,
flow.
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