Authors: Ntoumanis, Nikos¹; Edmunds, Jemma²; Duda, Joan L.¹

Source: British Journal of Health Psychology, Volume 14, Number 2, May 2009 , pp. 249-260(12)

Abstract:

Purpose:

To explore conceptual links between the cognitive-motivational-relational theory (CMRT) of coping (Lazarus, 1991) and self-determination theory (SDT) of motivation (Deci & Ryan, 1985).

Method:

We present a very brief overview of the two theories. We also discuss how components from the two theories can be examined together to facilitate research in the health/exercise domain. To this effect, we offer a preliminary integrated model of stress, coping, and motivation, based on the two aforementioned theories, in an attempt to illustrate and instigate research on how motivational factors are implicated in the coping process.

Conclusion:

We believe that the proposed model can serve as a platform for generating new research ideas which, besides their theoretical relevance, may have important applied implications.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1348/135910708X349352

Affiliations: 1: The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK 2: Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions, Coventry University, Coventry, UK

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