Does increasing autonomous motivation or perceived competence lead to health behavior change? A meta-analysis.

Paschal SheeranCharles E WrightAya AvishaiMegan E VillegasAlexander J Rothman William M P Klein

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2021)

The present review suggests that autonomous motivation and perceived competence are valid targets for interventions to promote health behavior change but also indicates that research is warranted to ensure that interventions more effectively engage these targets. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
public health
healthcare
social support
depressive symptoms
health information
health promotion
adverse drug