Journal article
What Motivates Nurses to Exercise? Determinants of Physical Activity Among Canadian Nurses Using Self-Determination Theory
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nurses' suboptimal physical activity (PA) levels place them at high risk for cardiovascular diseases. Little is known about the motivational factors that influence their PA behavior.
PURPOSE: This study drew on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to investigate whether associations between nurses' levels of mood disturbance, psychological need satisfaction (competence, autonomy, and relatedness), and self-determined motivation …
Authors
Zhang KM; Tulloch HE; Brunet J; Pipe AL; Reid RD; Prince SA; Reed JL
Journal
Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 6, pp. 381–390
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 25, 2020
DOI
10.1093/abm/kaz055
ISSN
0883-6612