The German psychological need satisfaction in exercise scale : Validation of a Measure of Need Satisfaction in Exercise

摘要: Self-determination theory (SDT) has become an established framework for exploring motivational processes in physical exercise. The integral components of SDT are three basic psychological needs. For our study we translated and validated a German scale that measures need satisfaction A total 614 individuals (n = 347 female, age: M 38.39 years, SD 12.05) recruited from private fitness center, various sport clubs, the Academic Sports Association Zurich, Switzerland, took part online-based baseline assessment (T1). Nine months later, 216 participants completed online follow-up questionnaire (T2). results demonstrate adequate factor validity internal consistency at both measurement points. Moreover, construct was demonstrated by medium to strong correlations several motives exercise self-efficacy In addition, subscales were differentially predictive different types motivation (for example, intrinsic e...