Motivation and Identity

Background:

• Physical inactivity is a major public health concern for adolescents in the US, even more so for Hispanic youth

• Evidence indicates self-determined motivation and physical activity (PA) identity are robust predictors of adolescent PA behavior, but no studies have examined links between these variables and their interactive influence on PA

Aim: Examine relationships between self-determined motivation and PA identity, and how these constructs interact to influence PA behavior in Hispanic adolescents