Theory Database (prototype)

Theory 81: The Transcontextual Model of Motivation

Number of Constructs: 11
Number of Triples: 18

Theory triples

• Perceived autonomy support influences Perceived locus of causality
• Perceived locus of causality influences Attitudes
• Attitudes positively influences Intentions
• Perceived behavioural control positively influences Intentions
• Identified regulation positively influences Attitudes
• Intrinsic motivation positively influences Attitudes
• External regulation positively influences Subjective norms
• Introjected regulation positively influences Subjective norms
• Intentions influences Behaviour
• Subjective norms influences Intentions
• Perceived locus of causality influences Perceived behavioural control
• Perceived locus of causality influences Subjective norms
• Intrinsic motivation positively influences Perceived behavioural control
• Identified regulation positively influences Perceived behavioural control
• External regulation part of Perceived locus of causality
• Introjected regulation part of Perceived locus of causality
• Identified regulation part of Perceived locus of causality
• Intrinsic motivation part of Perceived locus of causality

Theory illustration

Theory References

• Hagger, M.S., Chatzisarantis, N.L.D., Culverhouse, T. & Biddle, S.J.H. (2003). The Processes by Which Perceived Autonomy Support in Physical Education Promotes Leisure-Time Physical Activity Intentions and Behaviour: A Trans-Contextual Model. Journal of Educational Psychology, 95(4), 784-795.
• Hagger, M.S. & Chatzisarantis, N.L.D. (2007). The Trans-Contextual Model of Motivation. In M.S. Hagger & N.L.D. Chatzisarantis (Eds.), Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport (pp. 53-70). Leeds, UK: Human Kinetics Europe Ltd.
• Hagger, M.S. & Chatzisarantis, N.L.D. (2012). Transferring motivation from educational to extramural contexts: a review of the trans-contextual model. European Journal of Psychology and Education, 27, 195-212.