Abstract
Based on a positive psychology approach (Seligman & Cskiszentmihayli, 2000), this chapter will focus on the motivational determinants of health-related outcomes in competitive sport settings. More specifically, the review of contemporary literature is guided by two motivational theories that have implications for the well- and ill-being of participants in competitive sport settings, namely self-determination theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 2000) and achievement goal theory (AGT; Nicholls, 1984; Elliot, 2005). In essence, the empirical work stemming from both of these theories is discussed in terms of its theoretical and practical utility.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advances in the Psychology of Sports and Exercise |
| Subtitle of host publication | Psychology of Emotions, Motivations and Actions |
| Editors | Changiz Mohiyeddini |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publshers |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 109-140 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-62618-932-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |