Promoting physical activity: development and testing of self-determination theory-based interventions

Fortier, Michelle S; Duda, Joan L; Guerin, Eva; Teixeira, Pedro J

doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-20

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Promoting physical activity: development and testing of self-determination theory-based interventions

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Fortier, Michelle S, Duda, Joan L, Guerin, Eva, Teixeira, Pedro J·2012·International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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A growing number of studies have pulled from Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory to design interventions targeting health behavior change. More recently, researchers have begun using SDT to promote the adoption and maintenance of an active lifestyle. In this review, we aim to highlight how researchers and practitioners can draw from the SDT framework to develop, implement, and evaluate intervention efforts centered on increasing physical activity levels in different contexts and different populations. In the present paper, the rationale for using SDT to foster physical activity engagement is briefly reviewed before particular attention is given to three recent randomized controlled trials, the Canadian Physical Activity Counseling (PAC) Trial, the Empower trial from the UK, and the Portuguese PESO (Promotion of Health and Exercise in Obesity) trial, each of which focused on promoting physical activity behavior. The SDT-based intervention components, procedures, and participants are highlighted, and the key findings that have emanated from these three trials are presented. Lastly, we outline some of the limitations of the work conducted to date in this area and we acknowledge the challenges that arise when attempting to design, deliver, and test SDT-grounded interventions in the context of physical activity promotion.

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A large number of studies have demonstrated advantages of intrinsic over extrinsic motivation with regard to health behaviours.
“A large number of studies have demonstrated advantages of intrinsic over extrinsic motivation with regard to health behaviours (Fortier et al., 2012, Ng et al., 2012, Patrick and Williams, 2012, Teixeira et al., 2012b).”
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In “Self-Determination Theory and Physical Activity” (page unavailable), the paper says more autonomous motivation predicts beneficial outcomes and identifies intrinsic motivation as the highest level of self-determination. Its three-trial summary likewise links autonomous motivation to positive physical-activity outcomes. But it does not establish a general advantage of intrinsic over all extrinsic motivation across health behaviours; it explicitly notes that extrinsic motivation can also be autonomous. (LLM, conf=0.86)
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Johnson, D., Deterding, S., Kuhn, K.-A., Staneva, A., Stoyanov, S., & Hides, L. (2016) · Internet Interventions · doi:10.1016/j.invent.2016.10.002 · Cited by 1,237 · see citing works
Effective behaviour change techniques for physical activity and healthy eating in overweight and obese adults; systematic review and meta-regression analyses
Samdal, G. B., Eide, G. E., Barth, T., Williams, G., & Meland, E. (2017) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-017-0494-y · Cited by 788 · see citing works
A meta-analysis of techniques to promote motivation for health behaviour change from a self-determination theory perspective
Gillison, F., Rouse, P. C., Standage, M., Sebire, S. J., & Ryan, R. M. (2018) · Health Psychology Review · doi:10.1080/17437199.2018.1534071 · Cited by 544 · see citing works
Motivation, self-determination, and long-term weight control
Teixeira, P. J., Silva, M. N., Mata, J., Palmeira, A. L., & Markland, D. (2012) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-22 · Cited by 422 · see citing works
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The Handbook of Behavior Change
Hagger, M. S., Cameron, L. D., Hamilton, K., Hankonen, N. E., & Lintunen, T. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318 · Cited by 420 · see citing works
Self-determination theory in health care and its relations to motivational interviewing: a few comments
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2012) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-24 · Cited by 342 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using the Theory of Planned Behavior
Ajzen, I., & Schmidt, P. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.002 · Cited by 303 · see citing works
Testing a self-determination theory model of children’s physical activity motivation: a cross-sectional study
Sebire, S. J., Jago, R., Fox, K. R., Edwards, M. J., & Thompson, J. L. (2013) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-10-111 · Cited by 251 · see citing works
Identifying content-based and relational techniques to change behaviour in motivational interviewing
Hardcastle, S. J., Fortier, M., Blake, N., & Hagger, M. S. (2016) · Health Psychology Review · doi:10.1080/17437199.2016.1190659 · Cited by 242 · see citing works
Motivational dynamics of eating regulation: a self-determination theory perspective
Verstuyf, J., Patrick, H., Vansteenkiste, M., & Teixeira, P. J. (2012) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-21 · Cited by 200 · see citing works
The roles of self-efficacy and motivation in the prediction of short- and long-term adherence to exercise among patients with coronary heart disease.
Slovinec D'Angelo, M. E., Pelletier, L. G., Reid, R. D., & Huta, V. (2014) · Health Psychology · doi:10.1037/hea0000094 · Cited by 173 · see citing works
Testing and integrating self-determination theory and self-efficacy theory in a physical activity context.
Sweet, S. N., Fortier, M., Strachan, S. M., & Blanchard, C. M. (2012) · Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne · doi:10.1037/a0030280 · Cited by 171 · see citing works
The effects of gamified customer benefits and characteristics on behavioral engagement and purchase: Evidence from mobile exercise application uses
Jang, S., Kitchen, P., & Kim, J. (2018) · Journal of Business Research · doi:10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.07.056 · Cited by 161 · see citing works
Diet, exercise or diet with exercise: comparing the effectiveness of treatment options for weight-loss and changes in fitness for adults (18–65 years old) who are overfat, or obese; systematic review and meta-analysis
Clark, J. E. (2015) · Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders · doi:10.1186/s40200-015-0154-1 · Cited by 158 · see citing works
Effects of a standard provision versus an autonomy supportive exercise referral programme on physical activity, quality of life and well-being indicators: a cluster randomised controlled trial
Duda, J. L., Williams, G. C., Ntoumanis, N., Daley, A., Eves, F. F., Mutrie, N., Rouse, P. C., Lodhia, R., Blamey, R. V., & Jolly, K. B. (2014) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-11-10 · Cited by 160 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using the Model of Action Phases
Keller, L., Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2020) · The Handbook of Behavior Change · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.006 · Cited by 147 · see citing works
Need satisfaction, motivational regulations and exercise: moderation and mediation effects
Josefsson, K. W., Lindwall, M., & Ivarsson, A. (2015) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-015-0226-0 · Cited by 115 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach
Schwarzer, R., & Hamilton, K. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.007 · Cited by 107 · see citing works
The role of self-determination theory and motivational interviewing in behavioral nutrition, physical activity, and health: an introduction to the IJBNPA special series
Teixeira, P. J., Palmeira, A. L., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2012) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-9-17 · Cited by 101 · see citing works
Enhancing physical function in HIV-infected older adults: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Shah, K. N., Majeed, Z., Yoruk, Y. B., Yang, H., Hilton, T. N., McMahon, J. M., Hall, W. J., Walck, D., Luque, A. E., & Ryan, R. M. (2016) · Health Psychology · doi:10.1037/hea0000311 · Cited by 99 · see citing works
Social Media Intervention Design: Applying an Affordances Framework
Moreno, M. A., & D’Angelo, J. D. (2018) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/11014 · Cited by 94 · see citing works
Barriers and Facilitators for Physical Activity in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review
Vilafranca-Cartagena, M., Tort‐Nasarre, G., & Rubinat, E. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18105359 · Cited by 88 · see citing works
The effect of the physical environment and levels of activity on affective states
Kinnafick, F., & Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, C. (2014) · Journal of Environmental Psychology · doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2014.02.007 · Cited by 81 · see citing works
The effect of need supportive text messages on motivation and physical activity behaviour
Kinnafick, F., Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, C., & Duda, J. L. (2016) · Journal of Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1007/s10865-016-9722-1 · Cited by 76 · see citing works
Putting self-determination theory into practice: application of adaptive motivational principles in the exercise domain
Hancox, J. E., Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., & Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, C. (2017) · Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health · doi:10.1080/2159676x.2017.1354059 · Cited by 75 · see citing works
Experiences of mobile health in promoting physical activity: A qualitative systematic review and meta-ethnography
Carter, D. D., Robinson, K., Forbes, J., & Hayes, S. (2018) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0208759 · Cited by 78 · see citing works
Long term effects of self-determination theory and motivational interviewing in a web-based physical activity intervention: randomized controlled trial
Friederichs, S. A. H., Oenema, A., Bolman, C. A. W., & Lechner, L. (2015) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-015-0262-9 · Cited by 74 · see citing works
Using tele-health to enhance motivation, leisure time physical activity, and quality of life in adults with spinal cord injury: A self-determination theory-based pilot randomized control trial
Chemtob, K., Rocchi, M., Arbour‐Nicitopoulos, K. P., Kairy, D., Fillion, B., & Sweet, S. N. (2019) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.03.008 · Cited by 74 · see citing works
Using self-determination theory to understand the social prescribing process: a qualitative study
Bhatti, S., Rayner, J., Pinto, A. D., Mulligan, K., & Cole, D. C. (2021) · BJGP Open · doi:10.3399/bjgpo.2020.0153 · Cited by 73 · see citing works
Habit Interventions
Gardner, B., Rebar, A. L., & Lally, P. J. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.041 · Cited by 69 · see citing works
A meta-analysis of the influence of gender on self-determination theory's motivational regulations for physical activity.
Guérin, E., Bales, E., Sweet, S. N., & Fortier, M. (2012) · Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne · doi:10.1037/a0030215 · Cited by 65 · see citing works
Rethinking physical activity communication: using focus groups to understand women’s goals, values, and beliefs to improve public health
Segar, M., Taber, J. M., Patrick, H., Thai, C. L., & Oh, A. (2017) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4361-1 · Cited by 64 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using Social Cognitive Theory
Łuszczyńska, A., & Schwarzer, R. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.003 · Cited by 71 · see citing works
Nature-Based Interventions for Psychological Wellbeing in Long-Term Conditions: A Systematic Review
Taylor, E. M., Robertson, N., Lightfoot, C. J., Smith, A. C., & Jones, C. R. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19063214 · Cited by 65 · see citing works
Pedometer use and self-determined motivation for walking in a cardiac telerehabilitation program: a qualitative study
Thorup, C. B., Grønkjær, M., Spindler, H., Andreasen, J. J., Hansen, J., Dinesen, B., Nielsen, G. N., & Sørensen, E. E. (2016) · BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1186/s13102-016-0048-7 · Cited by 58 · see citing works
I Move: systematic development of a web-based computer tailored physical activity intervention, based on motivational interviewing and self-determination theory
Friederichs, S. A. H., Oenema, A., Bolman, C. A. W., Guyaux, J., van Keulen, H. M., & Lechner, L. (2014) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-212 · Cited by 54 · see citing works
Designing for Sustained Motivation: A Review of Self-Determination Theory in Behaviour Change Technologies
Alberts, L., Lyngs, U., & Lukoff, K. (2024) · Interacting with Computers · doi:10.1093/iwc/iwae040 · Cited by 54 · see citing works
Self-Efficacy Interventions
Warner, L. M., & French, D. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.032 · Cited by 53 · see citing works
Digital and Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Health Behavior Change and Provide Psychological Support for Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: Meta-Ethnography and Systematic Review
Robinson, A., Oksuz, U., Slight, R. D., Slight, S. P., & Husband, A. (2020) · JMIR mhealth and uhealth · doi:10.2196/19237 · Cited by 55 · see citing works
Determinants of physical activity among patients with type 2 diabetes: the role of perceived autonomy support, autonomous motivation and self-care competence
Koponen, A. M., Simonsen, N., & Suominen, S. (2016) · Psychology Health & Medicine · doi:10.1080/13548506.2016.1154179 · Cited by 52 · see citing works
Evaluating quality of implementation in physical activity interventions based on theories of motivation: current challenges and future directions
Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, C., Hagger, M. S., & Hancox, J. E. (2016) · International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology · doi:10.1080/1750984x.2016.1217342 · Cited by 51 · see citing works
Using self-determination theory to promote adolescent girls' physical activity: Exploring the theoretical fidelity of the Bristol Girls Dance Project
Sebire, S. J., Kesten, J. M., Edwards, M. J., May, T., Banfield, K., Tomkinson, K., Blair, P. S., Bird, E. L., Powell, J. E., & Jago, R. (2016) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2016.01.009 · Cited by 50 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using Ecological Models
Salmon, J., Hesketh, K. D., Arundell, L., Downing, K. L., & Biddle, S. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.017 · Cited by 51 · see citing works
Basic psychological needs, exercise intention and sport commitment as predictors of recreational sport participants’ exercise adherence
Kang, S., Lee, K., & Kwon, S. (2019) · Psychology and Health · doi:10.1080/08870446.2019.1699089 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
The Influence of the Social Context on Students In-Class Physical Activity
Perlman, D. (2013) · Journal of Teaching in Physical Education · doi:10.1123/jtpe.32.1.46 · Cited by 47 · see citing works
Integrating Trap-Neuter-Return Campaigns Into a Social Framework: Developing Long-Term Positive Behavior Change Toward Unowned Cats in Urban Areas
McDonald, J. L., Farnworth, M. J., & Clements, J. (2018) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · doi:10.3389/fvets.2018.00258 · Cited by 46 · see citing works
Competencies for a Healthy Physically Active Lifestyle—Validation of an Integrative Model
Carl, J., Sudeck, G., Geidl, W., Schultz, K., & Pfeifer, K. (2020) · Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport · doi:10.1080/02701367.2020.1752885 · Cited by 46 · see citing works
Worksite physical activity intervention and somatic symptoms burden: The role of coworker support for basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation.
Pedersen, C., Halvari, H., & Olafsen, A. H. (2018) · Journal of Occupational Health Psychology · doi:10.1037/ocp0000131 · Cited by 45 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using Self-Determination Theory
Hagger, M. S., Hankonen, N. E., Chatzisarantis, N. L. D., & Ryan, R. M. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.008 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
A physical activity intervention for children with type 1 diabetes- steps to active kids with diabetes (STAK-D): a feasibility study
Quirk, H., Glazebrook, C., & Blake, H. (2018) · BMC Pediatrics · doi:10.1186/s12887-018-1036-8 · Cited by 44 · see citing works
Psychologically informed physical fitness practice in schools: A field experiment
Vazou, S., Mischo, A. B., Ladwig, M. A., Panteleimon Ekkekakis, A., & Welk, G. J. (2018) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.10.008 · Cited by 45 · see citing works
Evaluation of an E-Learning Training Program to Support Implementation of a Group-Based, Theory-Driven, Self-Management Intervention For Osteoarthritis and Low-Back Pain: Pre-Post Study
Hurley, D. A., Keogh, A., Ardle, D. M., Hall, A. M., Richmond, H., Guérin, S., Magdalinski, T., & Matthews, J. J. (2018) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/11123 · Cited by 44 · see citing works
The role of social support and its influence on exercise participation: The perspective of self-determination theory and the theory of planned behavior
Cho, H., Hussain, R. S. B., & Kang, H. (2020) · The Social Science Journal · doi:10.1080/03623319.2020.1756176 · Cited by 44 · see citing works
Sources of autonomy support, subjective vitality and physical activity behaviour associated with participation in a lunchtime walking intervention for physically inactive adults
Kinnafick, F., Thøgersen‐Ntoumani, C., Duda, J. L., & Taylor, I. M. (2013) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.10.009 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
The Long-Term Effectiveness of Need-Supportive Physical Activity Counseling Compared With a Standard Referral in Sedentary Older Adults
Hoecke, A.-S. V., Delecluse, C., Bogaerts, A., & Boen, F. (2014) · Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · doi:10.1123/japa.2012-0261 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Short- and long-term effectiveness of a three-month individualized need-supportive physical activity counseling intervention at the workplace
Arrogi, A., Schotte, A., Bogaerts, A., Boen, F., & Seghers, J. (2017) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3965-1 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Physical activity levels and self-determined motivation among future healthcare professionals: Utility of the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2)
Mahony, R., Blake, C. M., Matthews, J. J., Donoghue, G. O., & Cunningham, C. (2018) · Physiotherapy Theory and Practice · doi:10.1080/09593985.2018.1457112 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
The Effect of a School-Based Intervention on Physical Activity and Well-Being: a Non-Randomised Controlled Trial with Children of Low Socio-Economic Status
Shannon, S., Brennan, D., Hanna, D., Younger, Z., Hassan, J., & Breslin, G. (2018) · Sports Medicine - Open · doi:10.1186/s40798-018-0129-0 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Psychophysiological foundations of human physical activity behavior and motivation: theories, systems, mechanisms, evolution, and genetics
Gerber, M., Cheval, B., Cody, R., Colledge, F., Hohberg, V., Klimentidis, Y. C., Lang, C., Looser, V. N., Ludyga, S., Stults‐Kolehmainen, M., et al. (2025) · Physiological Reviews · doi:10.1152/physrev.00021.2024 · Cited by 53 · see citing works
A physical activity coaching intervention can improve and maintain physical activity and health-related outcomes in adult ambulatory hospital patients: the Healthy4U-2 randomised controlled trial
Barrett, S., Begg, S. J., O’Halloran, P., & Kingsley, M. (2020) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-020-01063-x · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Motivations for Health and Their Associations With Lifestyle, Work Style, Health, Vitality, and Employee Productivity
van Scheppingen, A. R., de Vroome, E. M. M., ten Have, K. C. J. M., Zwetsloot, G. I. J. M., Bos, E. H., & van Mechelen, W. (2014) · Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine · doi:10.1097/jom.0000000000000143 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Feasibility of a Persuasive mHealth Behavioural Change Intervention in Promoting Physical Activity in the Workplace (Preprint)
Haque, M. S., Kangas, M., & Jämsä, T. (2019) · JMIR Formative Research · doi:10.2196/15083 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
Planning and Implementation Intention Interventions
Rhodes, R. E., Grant, S. J., & de Bruijn, G. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.039 · Cited by 41 · see citing works
Attitudes and Persuasive Communication Interventions
Hamilton, K., & Johnson, B. T. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.031 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using Habit Theory
Orbell, S., & Verplanken, B. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.013 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
Effect of a school-based intervention on physical activity and quality of life through serial mediation of social support and exercise motivation: the PESSOA program
Quaresma, A. M. M., Palmeira, A. L., Martins, S., Minderico, C. S., & Sardinha, L. B. (2014) · Health Education Research · doi:10.1093/her/cyu056 · Cited by 38 · see citing works
Changing Behavior: A Theory- and Evidence-Based Approach
Hagger, M. S., Cameron, L. D., Hamilton, K., Hankonen, N. E., & Lintunen, T. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.001 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
The Behavioral Wellness in Pregnancy study: a randomized controlled trial of a multi-component intervention to promote appropriate weight gain
Buckingham-Schutt, L., Ellingson, L. D., Vazou, S., & Campbell, C. G. (2018) · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.1093/ajcn/nqy359 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
Social Identity Interventions
Tarrant, M., Haslam, C., Carter, M., Calitri, R., & Haslam, S. A. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.044 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
Psychosocial mediators of change in physical activity in the Welsh national exercise referral scheme: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial
Littlecott, H., Moore, G. F., Moore, L., & Murphy, S. (2014) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-014-0109-9 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
Motivational interviewing in a web-based physical activity intervention: questions and reflections
Friederichs, S. A. H., Oenema, A., Bolman, C. A. W., Guyaux, J., van Keulen, H. M., & Lechner, L. (2013) · Health Promotion International · doi:10.1093/heapro/dat069 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
Children who commute to school unaccompanied have greater autonomy and perceptions of safety
Herrador‐Colmenero, M., Villa‐González, E., & Chillón, P. (2017) · Acta Paediatrica · doi:10.1111/apa.14047 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
A process evaluation of the PLAN-A intervention (Peer-Led physical Activity iNtervention for Adolescent girls)
Sebire, S. J., Banfield, K., Jago, R., Edwards, M. J., Campbell, R. M., Kipping, R., Blair, P. S., Kadir, B., Garfield, K., Matthews, J. A., et al. (2019) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7545-z · Cited by 39 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using Integrated Theories
Hagger, M. S., & Hamilton, K. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.015 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
A multilevel approach for promoting physical activity in rural communities: a cluster randomized controlled trial
Beck, A., Eyler, A., Hipp, J., King, A., Tabak, R. G., Yan, Y., Reis, R., Duncan, D. D., Gilbert, A. S., Serrano, N., et al. (2019) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-019-6443-8 · Cited by 33 · see citing works
Worksite intervention effects on motivation, physical activity, and health: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Pedersen, C., Halvari, H., & Williams, G. C. (2017) · Psychology of sport and exercise · doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.11.004 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Guidelines for Need-Supportive Coach Development: The Motivation Activation Program in Sports (MAPS)
Berntsen, H., & Kristiansen, E. (2019) · International Sport Coaching Journal · doi:10.1123/iscj.2018-0066 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Patients’ experiences of physical activity on prescription with access to counsellors in routine care: a qualitative study in Sweden
Andersen, P., Lendahls, L., Holmberg, S., & Nilsen, P. (2019) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-019-6535-5 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Testing a self-determination theory-based process model of physical activity behavior change in rheumatoid arthritis: results of a randomized controlled trial
Fenton, S. A. M., Zanten, J. V., Metsios, G. S., Rouse, P. C., Yu, C.-A., Ntoumanis, N., Kitas, G. D., & Duda, J. L. (2020) · Translational Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1093/tbm/ibaa022 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using the Transtheoretical Model
DiClemente, C. C., & Graydon, M. M. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.010 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
Motivation, treatment engagement and psychosocial outcomes in outpatients with severe mental illness: a test of Self‐Determination Theory
Jochems, E. C., Duivenvoorden, H. J., van Dam, A., Feltz-Cornelis, C. M. V. D., & Mulder, C. L. (2016) · International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research · doi:10.1002/mpr.1537 · Cited by 33 · see citing works
Motivational interviewing and self-determination theory in a web-based computer tailored physical activity intervention: A randomized controlled trial
Friederichs, S. A. H., Oenema, A., Bolman, C. A. W., & Lechner, L. (2016) · Psychology and Health · doi:10.1080/08870446.2016.1151018 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
Interdependent Effects of Autonomous and Controlled Regulation on Exercise Behavior
Phillips, L. A., & Johnson, M. A. (2017) · Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin · doi:10.1177/0146167217733068 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using the Health Belief Model and Protection Motivation Theory
Orbell, S., Zahid, H., & Henderson, C. J. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.004 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Protocol for a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a peer-led school-based intervention to increase the physical activity of adolescent girls (PLAN-A)
Sebire, S. J., Edwards, M. J., Campbell, R. M., Jago, R., Kipping, R., Banfield, K., Tomkinson, K., Garfield, K., Lyons, R. A., Simon, J., et al. (2016) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-015-0045-8 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Development and Delivery of a Physical Activity Intervention for People With Huntington Disease
Quinn, L., Trubey, R., Gobat, N., Dawes, H., Edwards, R. T., Jones, C., Townson, J. K., Drew, C. J. G., Kelson, M. J., Poile, V., et al. (2016) · Neurology Report · doi:10.1097/npt.0000000000000119 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Changing Behavior by Changing Environments
Marteau, T. M., Fletcher, P. C., Hollands, G. J., & Munafo, M. R. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.014 · Cited by 27 · see citing works
Familial aggregation of anxiety and depression in the community: the role of adolescents’ self-esteem and physical activity level (the HUNT Study)
Ranøyen, I., Stenseng, F., Klöckner, C. A., Wallander, J. L., & Jozefiak, T. (2015) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1431-0 · Cited by 27 · see citing works
Feasibility of Training Physical Therapists to Deliver the Theory-Based Self-Management of Osteoarthritis and Low Back Pain Through Activity and Skills (SOLAS) Intervention Within a Trial
Keogh, A., Matthews, J. J., Segurado, R., & Hurley, D. A. (2017) · Physical Therapy · doi:10.1093/ptj/pzx105 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions: A Ten-Task Guide
Abraham, C., & Denford, S. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.019 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
Changing Behavior Using the Reflective-Impulsive Model
Deutsch, R., & Strack, F. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.012 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Investigating the effects of Physical Activity Counselling on depressive symptoms and physical activity in female undergraduate students with depression: A multiple baseline single-subject design
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Authors: Fortier, M. S., Duda, J. L., Guerin, E., & Teixeira, P. J.
Affiliations: University of Ottawa (CA)
University of Birmingham (GB)
Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (PT)
Corresponding author: Fortier, Michelle S
ORCID: Fortier, Michelle S
Duda, Joan L
Teixeira, Pedro J
Venue: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2012
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 20
ISSN: 1479-5868 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-20
PMC: PMC3353256
OpenAlex: W2131784880
Cited by: 329
References: 90
Citations by year: 2026: 19 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 14 · 2021: 24 · 2020: 74 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 30 · 2017: 28 · 2016: 22 · 2015: 16 · 2014: 16 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 6
FWCI: 1.96
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Licence: cc-by
Locations: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (publishedVersion, cc-by)
PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
uO Research (University of Ottawa) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (65565/2004)
U.S. Public Health Service
Medical Research Council (MR/K00414X/1)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
Keywords: self-determination theory, physical activity promotion, health behavior change, intervention development, physical activity counseling, obesity, intervention evaluation
MeSH terms: Counseling, Health Promotion, Humans, Life Style, Motor Activity, Obesity, Health Behavior, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Personal Autonomy

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