Analysis of the indirect effects of basic psychological needs and motivational regulations in the relationship between intensity, frequency and emotional response to exercise

1. Analysis of the indirect effects of basic
psychological needs and motivational regulations
in the relationship between intensity, frequency
and emotional response to exercise
Teixeira, DS1, 2 & Palmeira, AL1, 3
1 Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, ULHT, Portugal
2 Sport Sciences Department, ISCE, Portugal
3 CIPER, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Study Framework
Purpose
Discussion
ISBNPA 2015, 14th Annual Meeting, 3rd – 6th June, Edinburgh - Scotland
References:
Garber, C.E., et al. 2011. Quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining
cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuromotor fitness in apparently healthy adults: Guidance
for prescribing exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43 (7), 1334–59.
IRSHA (2014). The 2014 IHRSA Global Report. Retrieved October, 16, 2014, from
http://www.ihrsa.org/blog/2014/5/27/2014-ihrsa-global-report-is-out-in-pdf.html
U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (2008). Physical Activity Guidelines Advidory
Committee. Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report. Washington, DC
diogo.sts.teixeira@gmail.com
Methods
Exercise frequency/intensity, BPN satisfaction, motivational regulations and
emotional response (Positive/Negative Affect (PA/NA); Psychological Well-
being/Distress (PWB/PD)) were measured through self-report in 807 health
club members (40.50±13.54 yrs) averaging 2.61±1.29 exercise sessions/week.
Serial multiple mediation models were used to evaluate the predictive value
of exercise and motivational variables on the emotional response.
Frequency and intensity are associated with stronger emotional responses. This is partially explained by BPN satisfaction and
motivational regulations. Autonomous regulation plays an important role in the quality of exercise experience. Results refer to the
importance of the development of need-supportive contexts in order to facilitate a better emotional response in exercise thus
facilitating continuous adherence.
It is well know that physical exercise plays an important role in the promotion of health. It appears that the optimal benefits
occur when exercise is done regularly and at an appropriate intensity (Garber et al., 2011). However, research indicates that
people seem to struggle to reach the international recommendations for the warranted effects (USDHHS, 2008). Recent reports
point that health club’s activities are one the biggest sport related industries, with an average of 140 million club members
worldwide (IHRSA, 2014). At this scale, the research and understanding of ways to enhance the quality of practice and health
outcomes is an important concern.
The study analyzed the indirect effects basic
psychological needs (BPN) satisfaction and
motivational regulations in the relationship
between exercise frequency, intensity and
emotional response to exercise.
Results
Intensity
BPN Aut. Reg.
Positive
Activation
Intensity
Psyc.
Well-Being
Cont. Reg.BPN
c’ = 0.70***; Indirect total = 0.25¥
c’ = 0.79***; Indirect total = 0.17¥
Sig. effect
Non Sig. effect
¥ – significant indirect effect
* p<0.05; ** p<0.01; *** p<0.001
Figure 1a – Serial mediation analysis for intensity, BPN,
motivational regulations and positive activation
Ind. effect M1 = 0.12¥
Ind. effect M1 + M2 = 0.05¥
Ind. effect M2 = 0.08¥
Ind. effect M1 = 0.17¥
Ind. effect M1 + M2 =- 0.01
Ind. effect M2 = -0.01
Ind. effect M1 = 0.08¥
Ind. effect M1 + M2 = 0.05¥
Ind. effect M2 = 0.09¥
Ind. effect M1 = 0.13¥
Ind. effect M1 + M2 = -0.01
Ind. effect M2 =- 0.01
BPN Aut. Reg.
Cont. Reg.BPN
Figure 1b – Serial mediation analysis for intensity, BPN,
motivational regulations and psychological well-being