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Perfectionism Profiles and Motivation to Exercise Based on Self-Determination Theory

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  • María Vicent

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, Apdo. Correos, 03080 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain)

  • Ricardo Sanmartín

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, Apdo. Correos, 03080 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain)

  • Oswaldo Vásconez-Rubio

    (Faculty of Physical Culture, Central University of Ecuador, Av. Mariscal Sucre, Quito 170129, Ecuador)

  • José Manuel García-Fernández

    (Department of Developmental Psychology and Teaching, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, Apdo. Correos, 03080 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain)

Abstract

This study complements extant variable-centered research that focus on the relationship between perfectionism and the autonomous and controlled motivation to exercise. A person-centered approach is used for identifying perfectionism profiles as well as analyzing inter-profile differences in terms of the six regulatory styles located on the autonomy-control continuum. A sample of 597 ( M age = 22.08, SD = 3.33) Ecuadorian undergraduates enrolled in a sport science degree program was employed. Latent Profile Analysis based on two higher-order perfectionism dimensions, Perfectionistic Strivings (PS) and Perfectionistic Concerns (PC), supported a four-class solution: Non-Perfectionists (low PS and PC), Adaptive Perfectionists (high PS and low PC) , Maladaptive Perfectionists (high PS and PC) , and Moderate Perfectionists (moderate PS and PC). Adaptive Perfectionists obtained the highest means on Intrinsic, Integrated, and Identified regulations. However, these differences where only significant when compared with Moderate Perfectionists, and only in the case of Integrated regulation, in comparison with Non-Perfectionists . In contrast, Maladaptive Perfectionists obtained significantly higher scores on Introjected and External regulations as well as on Amotivation than the other three classes. Results are discussed in light of Self-Determination Theory.

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  • María Vicent & Ricardo Sanmartín & Oswaldo Vásconez-Rubio & José Manuel García-Fernández, 2020. "Perfectionism Profiles and Motivation to Exercise Based on Self-Determination Theory," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-12, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:9:p:3206-:d:354153
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    1. Marco Haid & Elisabeth Nöhammer & Julia N. Albrecht & Alexander Plaikner & Harald Stummer & Peter Heimerl, 2021. "Health Promotion as a Motivational Factor in Alpine Cycling," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-12, February.
    2. María Vicent & Ricardo Sanmartín & Carolina Gonzálvez & Oswaldo Vásconez-Rubio & José Manuel García-Fernández, 2021. "Perfectionism, Motives, and Barriers to Exercise from a Person-Oriented Approach," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-16, July.
    3. Francisco L. Atienza & Isabel Castillo & Paul R. Appleton & Isabel Balaguer, 2020. "Examining the Mediating Role of Motivation in the Relationship between Multidimensional Perfectionism and Well- and Ill-Being in Vocational Dancers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-15, July.
    4. Aitana Fernández-Sogorb & Ricardo Sanmartín & María Vicent & Carolina Gonzálvez, 2021. "Identifying Profiles of Anxiety in Late Childhood and Exploring Their Relationship with School-Based Distress," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-15, January.

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