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Motivational correlates, satisfaction with life, and physical activity in older adults: a structural equation analysis

dc.contributor.authorRodrigues, Filipe
dc.contributor.authorJacinto, Miguel
dc.contributor.authorCouto, Nuno
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, Diogo
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, A.M.
dc.contributor.authorForte, Pedro
dc.contributor.authorAntunes, Raul
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-08T10:47:09Z
dc.date.available2023-05-08T10:47:09Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractMotivation is a crucial factor in predicting health-related outcomes, and understanding the determinants of motivation can provide valuable insights into how to improve health behaviors and outcomes in older adults. In this study, we aimed to investigate the associations between intrinsic and extrinsic exercise motivation, basic psychological needs, satisfaction with life, and physical activity among the elderly population. Methods: The sample consisted of 268 older adults (59 male, 209 female) aged 65–90 years old (Mage = 68.11, SD = 6.95). All participants reported that they were exercising, on average, 1.65 days (SD = 0.51) per week. Factor analysis was conducted using a two-step approach. First, a confirmatory factor analysis and then a structural equation model considering all variables under analysis was performed. Results: the structural model displayed acceptable fit to the data: χ2/df = 3.093; CFI = 0.913; TLI = 0.908; SRMR = 0.071; RMSEA 0.079 [0.066, 0.092]. Significant direct effects were found as theoretically proposed, namely: (a) intrinsic motivation were positively and significantly associated with basic psychological need satisfaction (p < 0.001); (b) extrinsic motivation were negatively but not significantly associated with basic psychological needs (p < 0.001); and (c) basic psychological need satisfaction were positively and significantly associated with satisfaction with life (p < 0.001) and physical activity (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Intrinsic motivation and basic psychological needs play a crucial role in shaping exercise behavior and overall well-being. By understanding these motivation and needs, exercise and health professionals can work towards fulfilling them and achieving a greater sense of satisfaction in the life of the elderly and promote exercise adherence.pt_PT
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was funded by national funds through the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., grant number UIDB/04748/2020 and UIDB/04045/2020pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationRodrigues, Filipe; Jacinto, Miguel; Couto, Nuno; Monteiro, Diogo; Monteiro, A.M.; Forte, Pedro; Antunes, Raul (2023). Motivational correlates, satisfaction with life, and physical activity in older adults: a structural equation analysis. Medicina. ISSN 1010-660X. 59:3, p. 1-11pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/medicina59030599pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn1648-9144
dc.identifier.issn1010-660X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/28222
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherMDPIpt_PT
dc.relationLife Quality Research Centre
dc.relationResearch Center in Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectMotivationpt_PT
dc.subjectSatisfaction with lifept_PT
dc.subjectPhysical activitypt_PT
dc.subjectStructural equation modelingpt_PT
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS::Sportspt_PT
dc.titleMotivational correlates, satisfaction with life, and physical activity in older adults: a structural equation analysispt_PT
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oaire.citation.endPage11pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue3pt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleMedicinapt_PT
oaire.citation.volume59pt_PT
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project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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