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Victoria University of Technology

Self-determination and perceived competence as antecedents for participants dropping out of sport

Abstract

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The main purpose of this study was to explore persistence and discontinuation choices made by participants involved in competitive sport activities using cognitive evaluation theory. Deci and Ryan (1985) argue that changes to self-determination and perceived competence generate comparative changes in motivation. This approach provided a theoretical framework for exploring why some people choose to continue whereas others dropout of sport.

Degree

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Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
rmaster
Grantor dc:publisher.institution
Victoria University of Technology
Year dc:date.issued
1998

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Youren, Carolyn Gaye

Subjects

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Rights

Language dc:language
en

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Victoria University (Australia)
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2026-07-24
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citation

Youren, Carolyn Gaye. Self-determination and perceived competence as antecedents for participants dropping out of sport. rmaster thesis, Victoria University of Technology, 1998.