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Exploring the Influence of Physical Activity on the Relationship Between Basic Psychological Needs and Meaning in Life : A Mixed-Method Approach
Venema, J.J.Z. (2024) Exploring the Influence of Physical Activity on the Relationship Between Basic Psychological Needs and Meaning in Life : A Mixed-Method Approach.
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| Abstract: | Background. To optimise well-being across all ages, the basic psychological needs (BPN) must be fulfilled which is postulated by the self-determination theory. Because physical activity is also a predictor of health, besides the basic needs, it is important to consider the physical influence to create a holistic approach. Objective. This study aims to examine the relationship between basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and meaning in life (coherence, purpose, significance), and how physical activity (PA) moderates this relationship through a mixed-method design. Methods. The final sample of this study comprised 271 participants (M = 45.1, SD = 16.9), making up for a cross-sectional subset (first wave) of a larger longitudinal study on menopause. The Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Frustration Scale, the Three-Dimensional Meaning in Life Scale (3DM) and a question about PA frequency were combined with responses to an open check-in question. Results. In line with the hypothesis, PA moderates the relationship between only BPN satisfaction and meaning in life (MIL). Through a deductive qualitative analysis approach, it was found that people who were high on PA, also reported more BPN satisfaction than frustration and reported higher MIL. Conclusion. Consistent with prior studies, the present study found support for the prediction of MIL through the fulfilment and frustration of the BPN moderated by PA. This study promotes harmonious lifestyles by combining psychological and physiological predictors of well-being so that mental health problems can be prevented, and flourishing can be fostered. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100078 |
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