A Theoretical Conceptualization for Motivation Research in Physical Education: An Integrated Perspective
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Ang Chen, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This paper is intended to conceptualize motivation research in physical education
from an integrated perspective in that the motivation research and its
findings are situated in the dynamics of teaching and learning. Major motivation
theories and research findings are reviewed. synthesized. and critiqued.
The synthesis shows that a dominant number of motivation research studies have been based on achievement goal theories. An emerging line of research
relies on the theoretical framework of interest. In most studies. motivation is
conceptualized as individual psychological dispositions rather than a process
of learner-content interaction in the context defined by the curriculum. The
synthesis also revealed that the findings are limited because learning achievement
was loosely or not at all defined in most investigations. An integrated
conceptual framework for future research is proposed to link motivation to
specific achievement settings, to the physical education curriculum, and to the
socioeconomic environment within and beyond the school.
A Theoretical Conceptualization for Motivation Research in Physical Education: An Integrated Perspective
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Quest, 2001, 53, 35-58
- Language: English
- Date: 2001
- Keywords
- Interest, Motivation, Physical education, Instruction, Psychological models