Cross-sectional associations between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for physical activity and body composition in adolescents with obesity
Extrinsic motives, such as fitness and appearance may drive PA engagement in treatment-seeking adolescents with obesity. However, intrinsic motives, such as enjoyment and competence, may be inversely associated with BMI z-score. Thus, targeting both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation may help to improve adherence and weight outcomes in obesity care. More studies with larger samples are needed to confirm these findings.
Authors
- Maria Ângela Reis de Góes Monteiro Antônio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7290-7950)
- Maria Angela Bellomo‐Brandão (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1145-2606)
- António Videira‐Silva
- Fábio de Freitas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5368-1503)
- Mariana Renata Zago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5076-6747)
Institutions
- University of Lisbon (PT)
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (BR)
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp (BR)
- Universidade Lusófona (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Pillars
- Published
- 2025-07-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100197
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.31