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The Dark Side of the Self-Determination Theory and Its Influence on the Emotional and Cognitive Processes of Students in Physical Education

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  • Rubén Trigueros

    (Department of Psychology, Hum-878 Research Team, Health Research Centre, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • José M. Aguilar-Parra

    (Department of Psychology, Hum-878 Research Team, Health Research Centre, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Remedios López-Liria

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Health Research Centre, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

  • Patricia Rocamora

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Health Research Centre, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain)

Abstract

Amongst the main objectives of physical education (PE) classes is the consolidation of healthy lifestyle habits in young people and adolescents. Nonetheless, these classes can also provide the basis from which adverse experiences are generated which affect students’ perceptions of these classes. Previously conducted studies have focused on motivational processes and not on emotional processes, nor on the way in which students learn. The objective of the present study was to explore the dark side of the self-determination theory, its influence on emotional intelligence and the meta-cognitive strategies of students. Methodology: A total of 1602 young people undertaking secondary education participated, with self-reported ages between 13 and 19 years. The following questionnaires were utilized: Controlling Coach Behaviors Scale, Frustration of Psychological Needs in PE classes Scale, Emotional Intelligence in PE Scale and Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire. A structural equation model was developed which explained causal associations between the study variables. Results: Psychological control positively predicted each one of the sub-factors of frustration of psychological needs. Frustration of psychological needs negatively predicted emotional intelligence. Finally, emotional intelligence positively predicted meta-cognitive thinking. Conclusions: The influence and importance of the teaching style adopted by teachers is indicated, in addition to the effect of students’ psychological experiences on emotions and learning strategies.

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  • Rubén Trigueros & José M. Aguilar-Parra & Remedios López-Liria & Patricia Rocamora, 2019. "The Dark Side of the Self-Determination Theory and Its Influence on the Emotional and Cognitive Processes of Students in Physical Education," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-11, November.
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    1. Rubén Trigueros & José M. Aguilar-Parra & Adolfo J. Cangas & Joaquín F. Álvarez, 2019. "Validation of the Scale of Emotional States in the Physical Education Context," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(18), pages 1-13, September.
    2. Lili Tian & Qinqin Tian & E. Scott Huebner, 2016. "School-Related Social Support and Adolescents’ School-Related Subjective Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction at School," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 128(1), pages 105-129, August.
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