The effect of basic psychological needs in physical education on exercise behavior in young adulthood: the mediating role of self-efficacy and moderated role of gender
Satisfaction of these needs correlates with higher exercise behavior, and this association is mediated by enhanced self-efficacy. Further intervention studies should account for gender differences to optimize their outcomes.
Authors
- Donghai Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9293-1387)
- Xuening Li
- Jing Wang
- Weijun Xie
Institutions
- Dalian Ocean University (CN)
- Korean Council for University Education (KR)
- Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CN)
- Dalian University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1757499
- Primary Topic
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
- Nanjing University