ERIC Number: EJ917108
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Oct
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The Influence of Inadequate Teacher-to-Student Social Support on Amotivation of Physical Education Students
Shen, Bo; Li, Weidong; Sun, Haichun; Rukavina, Paul Bernard
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v29 n4 p417-432 Oct 2010
Guided by Green-Demers, Leagult, Pelletier, and Pelletier's (2008) assumption that amotivation (absence of motivation) is a multidimensional construct, we designed this study to investigate the influence of inadequate teacher-to-student social support on amotivation of high-school physical education students. Five hundred and sixty-six ninth graders completed questionnaires assessing psychological constructs and intentions for future physical education participation while physical education teachers rated their students' in-class effort. Structural equation modeling analysis revealed that perceived teachers' inadequate supports in autonomy, competence, and relatedness were associated with different subtypes of amotivation. In turn, amotivation impeded in-class effort and intention for future physical education participation. The findings indicate that diminished social support from teachers may act as a significant factor resulting in students' amotivation. The multidimensional nature of amotivation should be identified and instructionally addressed during teaching and learning. (Contains 2 figures and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Physical Education, Structural Equation Models, Questionnaires, Grade 9, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Student Relationship, High School Students, Student Motivation, Negative Attitudes, Learning Motivation, Barriers, Learner Engagement, Suburban Schools, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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