Motivation Flashcards
Describe the health belief model
Determines the likelihood of taking action based on Perceived threat Perceived seriousness Perceived susceptibility Cues to action Demographic variables
A person will take action when the perceived threat of the disease is high
What are the strengths and limitations of the health belief model?
Strengths:
- Clear practical applications
- successfully applied to positive health behaviours
- Successful at predicting health behaviour
Limitations
- Assumes health is the only driver of physical activity
Describe the theory of planned behaviour
Behaviour is determined by intention to perform behaviour and this is influences by:
- attitude
- social norms
- perceived behavioural control
What was the strongest predictor of intention under the theory of planned behaviour model?
Attitudes
What was the strongest predictor of behaviour under the theory of planned behaviour model?
Perceived behavioural control
Describe Self-efficacy theory
The factors that determine self-efficacy are
- Mastery experiences
- Vicarious experience
- Verbal persuasion
- Physiological arousal
Describe the transtheoretical model
Six stages:
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Termination
What is achievement goal theory?
The goal is to demonstrate competence. Two types of achievement goals
- task - evaluated in terms of personal improvement or task mastery
- ego - evaluated by demonstrating competence over others
Characteristics of task goal orientation Biddle 2003
Effort over ability
Sport is for fitness, mastery and self-esteem
Perceptions of competence
Characteristics of ego goal orientation
- ability produces success
- sport is for social status and contribution to society
What is the motivational climate in a task-goal oriented environment?
Greater level of effort and enjoyment
What is the motivational climate in an ego-goal oriented environment?
Lower effort and enjoyment in a performance climate
What is Epstein’s TARGET structure used for?
TO change the motivational climate
What does Epstein’s TARGET stand for?
o Task – should be challenging and diverse
o Authority – give choice and leadership roles
o Recognition – learning should be private and based on progress
o Grouping – peer interaction should be promoted
o Evaluation – teacher evaluation based on mastery
o Time – should be adjusted according to capability
What are 3 types of intrinsic motivation under self-determination theory?
To know
To accomplish
To experience stimulation
