From AGT to SDT, from athletes to coaches: refocusing the study of sport motivation

• Main Authors: Saul Alcaraz (Author), Miquel Torregrosa (Author), Carme Viladrich (Author), Yago Ramis (Author), Jaume Cruz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, 2014-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The present research describes how the study of sport motivation has evolved over the last three decades. Two main trends are observed. On the one hand, the theoretical framework most used in the study of sport motivation has changed from Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) to Self-Determination Theory (S...