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An investigation of the association between sources of competence and affect in physically active college students
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An investigation of the association between sources of competence and affect in physically active college students
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Gaskin
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Jenya C.
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Jenya Gaskin
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Charles
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Charles Maher
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chair
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Gregory
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Anne
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Anne Gregory
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co-chair
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Robert
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Robert Pandina
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Rutgers University
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Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
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2013
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2013-10
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eng
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Harter’s competence motivation theory (Harter, 1978) describes factors that can increase motivation to enhance participation in physical activity. Important factors are sources of competence information, perceptions of competence, and affect. As young people age, they move from emphasizing external sources of competence information (e.g., parents and coaches) to internal sources (e.g., effort and improvement). This study examined sources of competence information used by young adults in college physical activity classes and the impact of those sources on their affect. It was hypothesized that students who used multiple sources of competence information (i.e., scored high on both internal and external sources) would have higher positive affect than students who used only internal sources of competence information. It was also hypothesized that perceptions of competence would mediate the relationship between multiple sources of competence information and positive affect. One hundred and fifty-one college students from various physical activity classes were included in the sample. A cluster analysis was utilized to create groups of students based on their reliance on internal and external sources. Two distinct groups were found – Cluster 1, who favored internal sources and Cluster 2, who preferred multiple sources (internal and external). A One-Way ANOVA was used to compare the two clusters on positive affect. The hypothesis was not supported, as there were no significant differences between the clusters on positive affect. A mediational analysis was used to determine if perceptions of competence would mediate the relationship between multiple sources of competence and affect. This hypothesis was also not supported, signifying a direct relationship between sources of competence and positive affect. In addition, since there was no difference between multiple and internal sources on positive affect, it may be important for college-aged physical activity participants to focus on using internal sources of competence information to have the highest enjoyment in physical activity. Having college-aged students enjoy physical activity is an important factor for students to stay motivated to participate in physical activity during their transition into adulthood. Guidelines for personnel at colleges and universities are provided.
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School Psychology
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viii, 74 p. : ill.
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Psy.D.
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Includes bibliographical references
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by Jenya C. Gaskin
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Performance
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College students--Psychology
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Exercise--Psychological aspects
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doi:10.7282/T31Z42CB
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2012-05-29 15:43:22
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