Moderated mediation model of basic needs supports, intrinsic motivation, and PERMA well-being among college students in physical education: the moderating roles of exercise causality orientations

Thus, students with an impersonal orientation should be guided toward an autonomy orientation. This study provides insights into the interactive influence of environmental factors and personal characteristics on motivation and PERMA well-being in physical education.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2026-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1774745
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Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
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Moderated mediation model of basic needs supports, intrinsic motivation, and PERMA well-being among college students in physical education: the moderating roles of exercise causality orientations

Man-man Li, Liang Han, Chong-yao Xiao
Frontiers in Psychology
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
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Moderated mediation model of basic needs supports, intrinsic motivation, and PERMA well-being among college students in physical education: the moderating roles of exercise causality orientations

Man-man Li, Liang Han, Chong-yao Xiao
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Abstract

Thus, students with an impersonal orientation should be guided toward an autonomy orientation. This study provides insights into the interactive influence of environmental factors and personal characteristics on motivation and PERMA well-being in physical education.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 17
Zhengzhou Normal University (CN), Hungarian University of Sports Science (HU), Guilin University of Electronic Technology (CN), Beijing Sport University (CN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
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