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This research aims to explore how motives and self-regulation relate to various health behaviors in young adults.

Motives and self-regulation are associated with multiple health behaviors in young adults

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Examines associations between motives and health behaviors in young adults, suggesting the role of autonomous motivation in promoting health.

This research aims to explore how motives and self-regulation relate to various health behaviors in young adults.
Examined 187 young adults using an online survey
Assessed physical activity, sedentary behavior, and fruit and vegetable intake
Used exploratory factor analysis on a healthy eating motives scale
Applied multiple regression to analyze associations between motives and health behaviors
Found a four-factor structure for healthy eating motives (health, appearance, social, interest)
Discovered positive associations of intrinsic motives and autonomous regulation with physical activity and vegetable intake
Noted negative associations between these motives and sedentary behavior
Demonstrated consistent benefits of autonomous regulation across different health behaviors

Geller et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines associations between motives and health behaviors in young adults, suggesting the role of autonomous motivation in promoting health.