A self-determination theory approach to understanding the antecedents of teachers' motivational strategies in physical education

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 75-94

  Taylor, Ian M ^a,c   Ntoumanis, Nikos ^a,d   Standage, Martyn ^b,e  

^a University of Brimingham

^b UNIVERSITY OF BATH   (United Kingdom)

^c KINGSTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^d UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

^e University of Bath   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Causality orientation; Teacher motivation; Teaching context

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CHILD; CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY; FEMALE; HUMAN; JOB SATISFACTION; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MOTIVATION; PERSONAL AUTONOMY; PHYSICAL EDUCATION; SELF CONCEPT; SOCIAL SUPPORT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; CHILD; CULTURE; FEMALE; HUMANS; JOB SATISFACTION; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MOTIVATION; PERSONAL AUTONOMY; PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING; SELF EFFICACY; SOCIAL SUPPORT;

EID: 44649084313     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.30.1.75     Document Type: Article

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