Arto Gråstén
Biographic Data
| ID | 6685509 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arto Gråstén |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arto |
| FAMILY NAME | Gråstén |
| SIGNATURE | GRÅSTÉN A |
| AFFILIATIONS | United Arab Emirates University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9598-7949 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Physical fitness indicators and physical activity behind self-determined motivation in Emirati female college students
Background Physical inactivity is a public health concern, especially among young Middle Eastern women. Individuals with higher levels of physical fitness are more likely to engage in regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), as lower physical effort may reduce discomfort during activities and enhance motivation to remain active. Methods This follow-up study examined physical fitness indicators and MVPA related to self-determined mot…
Motivation profiles in school physical education and the role of motor competence in profile memberships
This study investigates the development of latent motivation profiles in physical education (PE) over time and the contribution of motor competence (MC) to profile memberships. A total of 1121 Finnish students participated at baseline Grade 5, with 762 remaining at the final measurement point in Grade 9. Motivation was assessed using the Perceived Locus of Causality Scale, while MC was measured through side-to-side jump, throw-catch, and five-lea…
A longitudinal investigation of the reciprocal associations between motivational climate and need satisfaction in Finnish high school students
Background and purpose Although existing evidence is predominantly based on cross-sectional data, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring how different dimensions of motivational climate influence basic psychological needs over time. Grounded in self-determination and achievement goal theories, this study investigates the longitudinal relationship between motivational climate and basic need satisfaction in Finnish students, emphasizing t…
Smart technologies and the future of concussion prevention in ice hockey
Background Concussions in ice hockey remain a major concern, especially among young players. Current helmets mainly protect against skull fractures but offer limited shielding from brain acceleration forces. Methods A narrative review of epidemiological studies, helmet safety research, and technological innovations in other sports like cycling, equestrian, and football was conducted to assess limitations of current helmets and the potential for a…
Psychological needs satisfaction in physical education predicts a positive development of motivation in early adolescence
Self-determination theory (SDT) is a compelling framework for understanding the psychological environment and explaining human motivation. This is especially crucial in school physical education (PE), given that the psychological environment within PE has been demonstrated to be closely related to the formation of physical activity motivation and behaviors. Advancing current knowledge and implementing a longitudinal approach, the aim of this stud…
Accelerometer-based physical activity in need satisfaction profiles of schoolchildren
This study examined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) trends in physical education (PE) classes and beyond school hours in children's need satisfaction profiles over 3 years. Participants were 445 (girls 256, boys 189) Finnish schoolchildren ( M age = 11.26 ± 0.32 years). Need satisfaction self-reports and accelerometer-based MVPA data were collected in 17 comprehensive schools over four assessment phases. Four latent profiles based o…
Gender bias and gender equality beliefs in teaching efficacy profiles of Finnish physical education teachers
Homogeneous teaching efficacy profiles of in-service physical education (PE) teachers (N = 175) from a variety of educational institutions, elementary to higher education, were examined. In addition, associated gender bias and equality beliefs in PE were investigated. Three profiles (Low, Intermediate, High) were identified using cross-sectional data collected via an anonymous online survey. The PE teachers with the highest teaching efficacy repo…
One-year stability of physical education-centered physical literacy indicators on objectively measured physical activity
One of the central goals of school physical education (PE) is to improve physical literacy in youth to nurture their ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. The aim of this study was to examine the stability of the selected PE-centered physical literacy indicators on school students’ objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). This study was a follow-up study tracking a sample of 450 Fin…
Contribution of Motivational Climates and Social Competence in Physical Education on Overall Physical Activity
Using a cross-sectional study design, we tested a structural equation model of hypothesized relationships among a group of variables: motivational climate in physical education (PE), students' social competence in PE, out of-school physical activity (PA) motivation, PA intention and their moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Based on the self-reports of 363 fourth to sixth grade elementary school students (172 girls, 191 boys), the model revealed that…
A one-year follow-up of basic psychological need satisfactions in physical education and associated in-class and total physical activity
This study examined basic psychological need satisfactions for competence, autonomy, and social relatedness in physical education (PE) and their contributions to accelerometer-based in-class and total moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) across a one-year follow-up (T1). Participants were 523 students (girls 280, boys 243; mean age = 11.26 ± 0.31) and the data were collected using self-reports and waist-worn accelerometers. The key findi…
A one-year follow-up of basic psychological need satisfactions in physical education and associated in-class and total physical activity
This study examined basic psychological need satisfactions for competence, autonomy, and social relatedness in physical education (PE) and their contributions to accelerometer-based in-class and total moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) across a one-year follow-up (T1). Participants were 523 students (girls 280, boys 243; mean age = 11.26 ± 0.31) and the data were collected using self-reports and waist-worn accelerometers. The key findi…
Contribution of Motivational Climates and Social Competence in Physical Education on Overall Physical Activity
Using a cross-sectional study design, we tested a structural equation model of hypothesized relationships among a group of variables: motivational climate in physical education (PE), students' social competence in PE, out of-school physical activity (PA) motivation, PA intention and their moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). Based on the self-reports of 363 fourth to sixth grade elementary school students (172 girls, 191 boys), the model revealed that…
A one-year follow-up of basic psychological need satisfactions in physical education and associated in-class and total physical activity
This study examined basic psychological need satisfactions for competence, autonomy, and social relatedness in physical education (PE) and their contributions to accelerometer-based in-class and total moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) across a one-year follow-up (T1). Participants were 523 students (girls 280, boys 243; mean age = 11.26 ± 0.31) and the data were collected using self-reports and waist-worn accelerometers. The key findi…
One-year stability of physical education-centered physical literacy indicators on objectively measured physical activity
One of the central goals of school physical education (PE) is to improve physical literacy in youth to nurture their ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. The aim of this study was to examine the stability of the selected PE-centered physical literacy indicators on school students’ objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). This study was a follow-up study tracking a sample of 450 Fin…
Gender bias and gender equality beliefs in teaching efficacy profiles of Finnish physical education teachers
Homogeneous teaching efficacy profiles of in-service physical education (PE) teachers (N = 175) from a variety of educational institutions, elementary to higher education, were examined. In addition, associated gender bias and equality beliefs in PE were investigated. Three profiles (Low, Intermediate, High) were identified using cross-sectional data collected via an anonymous online survey. The PE teachers with the highest teaching efficacy repo…
Accelerometer-based physical activity in need satisfaction profiles of schoolchildren
This study examined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) trends in physical education (PE) classes and beyond school hours in children's need satisfaction profiles over 3 years. Participants were 445 (girls 256, boys 189) Finnish schoolchildren ( M age = 11.26 ± 0.32 years). Need satisfaction self-reports and accelerometer-based MVPA data were collected in 17 comprehensive schools over four assessment phases. Four latent profiles based o…
Psychological needs satisfaction in physical education predicts a positive development of motivation in early adolescence
Self-determination theory (SDT) is a compelling framework for understanding the psychological environment and explaining human motivation. This is especially crucial in school physical education (PE), given that the psychological environment within PE has been demonstrated to be closely related to the formation of physical activity motivation and behaviors. Advancing current knowledge and implementing a longitudinal approach, the aim of this stud…
A longitudinal investigation of the reciprocal associations between motivational climate and need satisfaction in Finnish high school students
Background and purpose Although existing evidence is predominantly based on cross-sectional data, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring how different dimensions of motivational climate influence basic psychological needs over time. Grounded in self-determination and achievement goal theories, this study investigates the longitudinal relationship between motivational climate and basic need satisfaction in Finnish students, emphasizing t…
Smart technologies and the future of concussion prevention in ice hockey
Background Concussions in ice hockey remain a major concern, especially among young players. Current helmets mainly protect against skull fractures but offer limited shielding from brain acceleration forces. Methods A narrative review of epidemiological studies, helmet safety research, and technological innovations in other sports like cycling, equestrian, and football was conducted to assess limitations of current helmets and the potential for a…
Physical fitness indicators and physical activity behind self-determined motivation in Emirati female college students
Background Physical inactivity is a public health concern, especially among young Middle Eastern women. Individuals with higher levels of physical fitness are more likely to engage in regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), as lower physical effort may reduce discomfort during activities and enhance motivation to remain active. Methods This follow-up study examined physical fitness indicators and MVPA related to self-determined mot…
Motivation profiles in school physical education and the role of motor competence in profile memberships
This study investigates the development of latent motivation profiles in physical education (PE) over time and the contribution of motor competence (MC) to profile memberships. A total of 1121 Finnish students participated at baseline Grade 5, with 762 remaining at the final measurement point in Grade 9. Motivation was assessed using the Perceived Locus of Causality Scale, while MC was measured through side-to-side jump, throw-catch, and five-lea…
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports (9 works) · Physical activity (7 works) · Physical education (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Competence (human resources (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (3 works)