Autonomy supportive environments and mastery as basic factors to motivate physical activity in children: a controlled laboratory study

• Autori principali: Roemmich James N (Autore), Lambiase MS Maya J (Autore), McCarthy Thomas F (Autore), Feda Denise M (Autore), Kozlowski Karl F (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Choice promotes the experience of autonomy, which enhances intrinsic motivation. Providing a greater choice of traditional active toys may increase children's activity time. Mastery also increases intrinsic motivation and is des...