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Intrinsic Motivation towards Sports in Singaporean Students: The Role of Sport Ability Beliefs

C. K.John Wang

Nanyang Technological University, Singaporeckjwang{at}nie.edu.sg

Stuart J.H. Biddle

Loughborough University, UK

This study investigated determinants of active lifestyles in Singaporean university students. Using confirmatory factor analysis, a measure of lay beliefs concerning athletic ability was confirmed. Other results confirmed hypotheses that beliefs reflecting that athletic ability can be developed over time (incremental beliefs) predict an achievement task (selfreferenced) orientation, while beliefs reflecting that athletic ability is relatively stable (entity beliefs) predict an ego (otherperson, comparative) orientation. Goal orientations directly affect perceived competence which, in turn, influence intrinsic motivation to be physically active. A task orientation had a direct link to intrinsic motivation. Results suggest that intrinsic motivation towards sport and physical activity might be enhanced through interventions that focus on self-referenced and selfimprovement notions of ability as well as perceived competence.

Key Words: ability beliefs • goals • motivation • physical activity • Singapore

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 8, No. 5, 515-523 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/13591053030085004
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