Self-determination theory and increasing PA

Question 1

What does theory provide?

Answer 1

Strategies that can be implemented to promote behaviour change; info on why and how intervention had an effect; what are the processes that should be impacted, and how to account for the changes in the targeted outcome

Question 2

What is the social environment?

Answer 2

Immediate social setting in which people live or in which something happens of develops; includes culture that individual was educated/lives in, and the people and institution with whom they interact; created by interpersonal behaviours of SOs within a particular PA context

Question 3

How can autonomy supportive environments be created for (arthritic) patients?

Answer 3

Acknowledging positive and negative experiences with PA; provide choice over type, frequency, and quantity of PA; encourage self-initiative