Do perceived autonomy-supportive and controlling teaching relate to physical education students' motivational experiences through unique pathways? Distinguishing between the bright and dark side of motivation

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Volumn 16, Issue P3, 2015, Pages 26-36

  Haerens, Leen ^a   Aelterman, Nathalie ^a   Vansteenkiste, Maarten ^a   Soenens, Bart ^a   Van Petegem, Stijn ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Defiance; Motivation; Psychological needs; Self determination; Teacher; Teaching style

Indexed keywords

EID: 84907718653     PISSN: 14690292     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.08.013     Document Type: Article

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