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Understanding the coping process from a self‐determination theory perspective
Author(s) -
Ntoumanis Nikos,
Edmunds Jemma,
Duda Joan L.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
british journal of health psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.05
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 2044-8287
pISSN - 1359-107X
DOI - 10.1348/135910708x349352
Subject(s) - deci , coping (psychology) , psychology , self determination theory , cognitive evaluation theory , cognition , social psychology , cognitive psychology , coping behavior , psychotherapist , autonomy , neuroscience , political science , law
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.