ERIC Number: EJ1222599
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
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Predictive Strengths of Basic Psychological Needs in Physical Education among Hispanic Children: A Gender-Based Approach
Chu, Tsz Lun; Zhang, Tao; Thomas, Katherine T.; Zhang, Xiaoxia; Gu, Xiangli
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v38 n3 p233-240 Jul 2019
Purpose: Based on the self-determination theory, this study explored the predictive strengths and relative importance of basic psychological needs (BPNs; i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) in physical education in physical, cognitive, and psychological outcomes among Hispanic boys and girls. Methods: Fourth- and fifth-grade Hispanic children (N = 214; 110 boys and 104 girls) completed surveys measuring BPNs, effort in physical education, and general well-being and objective assessments of cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index. Multiple regression analyses were performed on the three adaptive outcomes by gender to determine the relative importance of BPNs. Results: The analyses revealed that (a) competence was the most important BPN in predicting effort and well-being among both boys and girls; (b) relatedness predicted only well-being among boys, but both effort and well-being among girls; and (c) autonomy did not predict any outcomes. Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of satisfying Hispanic children's competence and girls' relatedness in physical education.
Descriptors: Self Determination, Psychological Needs, Personal Autonomy, Competence, Relevance (Education), Physical Education, Hispanic American Students, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 5, Well Being, Physical Fitness, Body Composition, Body Weight, Body Height, Gender Differences, Predictor Variables
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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