Profiles of adolescent leisure motivation and substance use in the HealthWise South Africa research trial

A person-centered approach

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ID11216397
AuthorsElizabeth H Weybright (0000-0002-3995-7067, Washington State University, corresponding author), Lori‐Ann Palen (0009-0004-6577-1065, RTI International), Lori-Ann Palen (RTI International), Linda L Caldwell (0000-0002-1910-4390, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA;), Lisa Wegner (0000-0001-9415-119X, University of the Western Cape), Joachim Jacobs (0000-0003-1669-1232, University of the Western Cape), Joachim J Jacobs (HIV & AIDS Programme, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa), Edward Smith (0009-0002-8641-5313, University of the Western Cape), Edward A Smith (0000-0001-8564-9279, Pennsylvania State University)
Year2020
Volume42
Issue5-6
Pages482-501
Publication date2020-11-23
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueLeisure Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0149-0400 • E-ISSN: 1521-0588
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01490400.2018.1499055
PMID33487781
OpenAlexW2900095949
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited52

Engaging in intrinsically motivated behaviors, both within and outside of the leisure context, is associated with well-being. However, individuals can be driven by multiple types of motivation simultaneously, and the impact of constellations of leisure motivation is relatively unknown. The current study uses South African adolescents in the HealthWise South Africa efficacy trial ( N =2,204; M age =14.0) to identify profiles of leisure motivation, examine the association between profiles and substance use, and evaluate the impact of HealthWise on changes in motivation profiles over time. Results indicate three distinct profiles: high consistent motivation, low consistent motivation, and high intrinsic motivation. Members of the high intrinsic profile had the lowest odds of substance use. Profiles were fairly stable across all time points except for females in a high-training intervention school. Results illustrate the importance of identifying and understanding typologies of leisure motivation and health across time, which can be used to promote positive development in adolescents

Association (psychology · Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Geography · Intervention (counseling · Intrinsic motivation · Leisure activity · Leisure time · Logistic regression · Odds · Physical activity · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Self-determination theory · Substance use · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support

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