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ERIC Number: EJ917108
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Oct
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-5024
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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.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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