Influencing factors of physical exercise motivation among military academy cadets

A social ecological model analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID15524142
AuthorsWenqi Wang (0009-0002-7616-4127, Military University, corresponding author), Chao Xu (0000-0001-5416-5343, Wojskowy Instytut Medycyny Lotniczej), Guoxian Gao (Guizhou University of Finance and Economics), Cheng Zhang (0009-0002-0231-8971, Wojskowy Instytut Medycyny Lotniczej), Fengxiang Wang (0000-0002-4114-0865, Wojskowy Instytut Medycyny Lotniczej), Yanliang Song (Wojskowy Instytut Medycyny Lotniczej), Wei Wang (0000-0001-5806-2368, Department of Military Physical Education, Naval Aviation University), Wang Wei (0000-0002-9818-3276, Military University)
Year2026
Volume17
Pages1741195-1741195
Publication date2026-03-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1741195
PMID41853079
OpenAlexW7133320659
LanguageEN
References cited26

Organizational and interpersonal supports serve as critical mediators translating individual self-efficacy into exercise motivation. Multi-level interventions targeting policy optimization (e.g., mandatory group exercise programs), peer-mentoring systems, and instructor training may facilitate the transition from extrinsic compliance to intrinsic motivation among military cadets

Athletes · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Intrapersonal communication · Multilevel model · Psychological intervention · Social support · Structural equation modeling · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Physical Activity and Health

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