The Influence of Motivational Involvement, in Physical Activity Level Improving, Using Formative Evaluation Procedures
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The current work was planned to build up an original motivational involvement, based on Self-Determination Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, to improving physical activity in disadvantaged adolescents. One hundred and twenty-eight adolescents (70 females, 58 males; 50% minority; 75% on condensed alimentary program; ages 12–14 years) participated in either a 16-week motivational involvement extra-curricular program (n=64) or a typical extra-curricular program (n=64). The theoretical structure has four main issues for the intervention goal, like: social context (perceived independence, perceived social sustain, input and enjoyment); cognitive mediators (perceived option and self-efficacy); and motivational course (intrinsic motivation, commitment and positive self-concept). Formative evaluation information was composed by organization through daily forms right through the 16-week program and during observational data completed, by independent trained observers, during 4 weeks. The key issues concepts that were recognized, concerning the involvement and logistical context in which the study take place. The results shown information concerning the meaning of the cognitive suitability of the physical activity and motivational actions, the environmental context for promoting relationships, strategies definition for increasing intrinsic rather than extrinsic reinforcement, and stimulate methods for preventing social gender conflicts to keep an appropriate level of social support by formative evaluation procedures.
Author: Francisco Gonçalves
Institution: Instituto Superior da Maia
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W240879437