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PREDICTION OF SPORT ADHERENCE THROUGH THE INFLUENCE OF AUTONOMY-SUPPORTIVE COACHING AMONG SPANISH ADOLESCENT ATHLETES |
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Bartolomé J. Almagro1  , Pedro
Sáenz-López1 and Juan A. Moreno2 |
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1Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Huelva, Spain, 2Faculty of Sociosanitary Sciences, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Spain |
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© Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2010) 9, 8 - 14 |
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| ABSTRACT | |||
| The purpose of this study was to test a motivational model of
the coach-athlete relationship, based on self-determination theory and on
the hierarchical model of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The sample
comprised of 608 athletes (ages of 12-17 years) completed the following
measures: interest in athlete's input, praise for autonomous behavior, perceived
autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and the intention to be physically active.
Structural equation modeling results demonstrated that interest in athletes'
input and praise for autonomous behavior predicted perceived autonomy, and
perceived autonomy positively predicted intrinsic motivation. Finally, intrinsic
motivation predicted the intention to be physically active in the future.
The results are discussed in relation to the importance of the climate of
autonomy support created by the coach on intrinsic motivation and adherence
to sport by adolescent athletes. Further, the results provide information
related to the possible objectives of future interventions for the education
of coaches, with the goal of providing them with tools and strategies to
favor the development of intrinsic motivation among their athletes. In conclusion,
the climate of autonomy support created by the coach can predict the autonomy
perceived by the athletes which predicts the intrinsic motivation experienced
by the athletes, and therefore, their adherence to athletic practice.
Key words: Autonomy support, perceived autonomy, intrinsic motivation, sport adherence. |
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