A randomized controlled trial to evaluate self-determination theory for exercise adherence and weight control: rationale and intervention description

• Main Authors: Matos Margarida G (Author), Santos Teresa C (Author), Coutinho Sílvia R (Author), Castro Margarida M (Author), Vieira Paulo N (Author), Minderico Cláudia S (Author), Markland David (Author), Silva Marlene N (Author), Sardinha Luís B (Author), Teixeira Pedro J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Research on the motivational model proposed by Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides theoretically sound insights into reasons why people adopt and maintain exercise and other health behaviors, and allows for a meaningful analysis...