Browsing Artikler / Articles by Subject "motivation"
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A pilot study testing the feasibility of skin temperature monitoring to reduce recurrent foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-09)Background: Although monitoring foot skin temperatures has been associated with diabetic foot ulcer recurrence, no studies have been carried out to test the feasibility among European Caucasians. Moreover, the educational ... -
A prospective study of the influence of perceived coaching style on burnout propensity in high level young athletes: using a self-determination theory perspective
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-06)The article presents sports psychology research on the coach-athlete relationship for high school athletes at a training center for elite athlete athletes who participate in international competition. Structural equation ... -
Are changes in physical fitness, body composition and weight associated with exercise attendance and dropout among fitness club members? Longitudinal prospective study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: The primary aim of the present study was to investigate if changes in physical fitness, body composition and weight are associated with exercise attendance and dropout among fitness club members. Secondary, we ... -
Associations between physical activity and motivation, competence, functioning, and apathy in inhabitants with mental illness from a rural municipality: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-06)Background: There is increasing evidence for physical activity (PA) having a positive impact on physical and mental health as well as illness symptoms in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). However, individuals ... -
Changes in Motivation and burnout indices in high-performance coaches over the course of a competitive season
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Being subject to a great range of demands is believed to increase burnout propensity in high-performance coaches. This study is the first to explore whether the 4-step self-determination theory process model is a valuable ... -
Changes in physical activity and basic psychological needs related to mental health among people with physical disability during the Covid-19 pandemic in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: People with a physical disability are more inactive than the general population. Due to the positive effects of physical activity (PA) on physical and mental health, maintaining a physically active lifestyle ... -
Classmates motivate childhood cancer patients to participate in physical activity during treatment: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Introduction Children with cancer experience reduced physical fitness and compromised social relationships during and following intensive treatment. This may negatively impact their quality of life. As part of the RESPECT ... -
Exploring motivations for adventure recreation events: a New Zealand study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-21)Adventure recreation events are a relatively new form of leisure that have become increasingly popular since the 1990s, yet little is known about motivations for participation. In this study, participant motivations were ... -
Lessons learned from a physical activity intervention in psychiatric treatment: Patient, staff, and leader perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: To explore how the implementation of a motivational physical activity (PA) intervention for inpatients with severe mental illness was experienced by patients, staff, and leaders at a psychiatric institution. Method: ... -
Longitudinal relations between needs satisfaction and physical activity among psychiatric patients with dual diagnoses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives: Studies including people with severe mental illness (SMI) have reported beneficial effects from physical activity (PA) on psychiatric symptoms, quality of life, and global functioning. However, it is important ... -
Maintaining or losing intervention-induced health-related behavior change: A mixed methods field study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The aim of this mixed methods field study was to gain a better understanding of how psychological factors can contribute to success in intervention-induced behavior change over time. While it can be difficult to change ... -
Motivational physical activity intervention for psychiatric inpatients: A two phased single-cases experimental study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Physical inactivity has been identified among leading risk factors for global mortality as well as an independent risk factor for several somatic diseases. There is consistent evidence that individuals with mental illness ... -
The relationship between the perception of reduced performance due to injury or illness and basic psychological need satisfaction in Norwegian youth elite handball: A cross-lagged panel analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This study investigated the relationship between perceived reduction in performance due to injury or illness (RPII) and basic psychological need satisfaction in youth elite handball. Participants were 174 elite youth ... -
Self-regulation and performance level of elite and non-elite youth soccer players
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-12)In learning and development, self-regulation can be described as the extent to which individuals are metacognitively, motivationally, and behaviourally proactive participants in their learning process (Zimmerman, 1989, ...