Browsing Doktorgradsavhandlinger / PhD Dissertations by Subject "motivasjon"
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Development of excellence in young Norwegian athletes: the interaction between motivation and self-regulation
(Doctoral thesis, 2017)Introduction: Motivational and cognitive processes are interrelated and greatly influence one another (e.g., see Baumeister & Vohs, 2007; Inzlicht, Schmeichel, & Macrae, 2014). Investigating the interactive nature of these ... -
Motivation and physical activity in individuals with severe mental illness
(Doctoral thesis, 2017)There is increasing evidence for physical activity having a positive impact on physical and mental health, as well as on illness symptoms in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). However, individuals with SMI ... -
Motivation in youth sport : A study of athletes’ motivation, perceptions of coach behavior, self-perceptions, affective responses and behavior
(Doctoral thesis, 2018)Background: The aim of the present thesis was to contribute to the research area of youth sport motivation by looking at potential nuances in relationships that have received empirical support previously. Specifically, the ... -
Prospective associations between sedentary time, physical activity and cardiometabolic health in children: The Active Smarter Kids Study
(Doctoral thesis, 2019)Background: A large proportion of children and adolescents are not sufficiently active according to PA recommendations. Cross-sectional studies find low PA levels to be associated with excessive body weight and poor ... -
Role conflict, facework and vulnerable identity: Exploring the social complexities of becoming an exerciser in a workplace exercise group – A longitudinal ethnographic field study
(Doctoral thesis, 2017)The focus of this study is on workplace exercise groups and, in particular, the experiences of those labelled 'unaccustomed to exercise': that is, those who struggle to participate, and their journey to become exercisers. ... -
The process of burnout among high-performance sport coaches
(Doctoral thesis, 2015)Introduction: High-performance coaches have a highly demanding job and they work inconvenient work hours (e.g., Olusoga et al., 2009; Thelwell et al., 2008b). They are also described as highly motivated for their sport and ...