Abstract
Framed within Self-Determination Theory, the objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs, levels of motivation, physical activity, and satisfaction with life. Methods: A total of 487 students participated, comprising males (n = 262) and females (n = 225), aged between 14 and 16 years (M = 15.02; SD = 0.87), from different secondary schools. Results: A regression analysis was carried out (structural equation modeling) that revealed the existence of two theoretical lines, one positive and the other negative, where the satisfaction of basic psychological needs was positively related to autonomous motivation and physical activity, which predicted satisfaction with life. On the other hand, the frustration of basic psychological needs was positively related to controlled motivation, whereas controlled motivation (introjected regulation and extrinsic regulation) was inversely associated with physical activity and satisfaction with life. Conclusion: The results show the importance of motivational processes in physical activity, and the effects of physical activity on satisfaction with life in adolescents who spend more time engaged in physical activity.
Highlights
Adolescence is characterized by being a period in which young people cope with the difficult task of forming their personality and identity and establishing their relational network [1]
Sports experiences and physical activity levels in adolescents both play an important role in their personal growth and development in physical, cognitive, social, and moral terms [2,3]
confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed on the physical activity questionnaire, which confirmed the presence of a latent variable
Summary
Adolescence is characterized by being a period in which young people cope with the difficult task of forming their personality and identity and establishing their relational network [1]. In this regard, sports experiences and physical activity levels in adolescents both play an important role in their personal growth and development in physical, cognitive, social, and moral terms [2,3]. Diener [7] pointed out three components of well-being: positive affect, negative affect, and satisfaction with life. Previous studies have pointed out the importance of satisfaction with life for adolescents’ adequate growth and development, favoring the improvement of social relationships and preventing depressive symptoms, stress, and anxiety [9,10]
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