# Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/motivation-and-self-concept-in-sports-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 1,302,664 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the application and implications of Self-Determination Theory in understanding human motivation, well-being, and behavior across various domains such as education, sports, and health. It delves into topics such as intrinsic motivation, autonomy support, psychological needs satisfaction, motivational climate, and the impact on individual and social development. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Psychology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T11400 |
| Works | 62,138 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Richard M. Ryan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/richard-m-ryan/)
- [Albert Bandura](https://scholariq.org/researchers/albert-bandura/)
- [Edward L. Deci](https://scholariq.org/researchers/edward-l-deci/)
- [Icek Ajzen](https://scholariq.org/researchers/icek-ajzen/)
- [Graham A. Colditz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/graham-a-colditz/)
- [Arnold B. Bakker](https://scholariq.org/researchers/arnold-b-bakker/)
- [Dorret I. Boomsma](https://scholariq.org/researchers/dorret-i-boomsma/)
- [Roy F. Baumeister](https://scholariq.org/researchers/roy-f-baumeister/)
- [James F. Sallis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/james-f-sallis/)
- [Philip M. Podsakoff](https://scholariq.org/researchers/philip-m-podsakoff/)
- [Wilmar B. Schaufeli](https://scholariq.org/researchers/wilmar-b-schaufeli/)
- [Eric B. Rimm](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eric-b-rimm/)

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