A qualitative investigation of the perceived influence of adolescents ’ motivation on relationships between domain-specific physical activity and positive and negative affect

Conclusions Compared to other life domains, more adolescents associate leisure-time physical activity with positive affect. However, promoting more autonomous motivation may enhance the effect of physical activity on wellbeing in other domains, such as active travel and physical education.
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research