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SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY CONFERENCE | May 31-June 3 2023

10th SELF International Conference

Self-Determination Theory in Human Computer-Interaction (HCI) Workshop at CHI2022

Cecilie Thogersen-Ntoumani

Carr, R. M., Quested, E., Stenling, A., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Prestwich, A., Gucciardi, D. F., McVeigh, J., & Ntoumanis, N. (2021). Postnatal Exercise Partners Study (PEEPS): a pilot randomized trial of a dyadic physical activity intervention for postpartum mothers and a significant othe. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 9(1), 251-284. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2021.1902815

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Kritz, M., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Mullan, B., Stathi, A., & Ntoumanis, N. (2021). How can older peer leaders best support motivation for walking in physically inactive older adults? A self-determination theory perspective. Psychology & Health, Advance Online doi: 10.1080/08870446.2021.1994968

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Kritz, M., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Mullan, B., Stathi, A., & Ntoumanis, N. (2021). “It’s Better Together”: A nested longitudinal study examining the benefits of walking regularly with peers versus primarily alone in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 29, 455-465. doi: 10.1123/japa.2020-0091

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Quested, E., Kritz, M., Hancox, J. E., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2021). . In In Z. Zenko & L. Jones (Eds.), Promoting self-determined motivation for physical activity: From theory to intervention work (pp. 37-61). : Society for Transparency, Openness, and Replication in Kinesiology. doi: 10.51224/B1003

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Nicholas, J. C., Ntoumanis, N., Smith, B. J., Quested, E., Stamatakis, E., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2021). Development and feasibility of a mobile phone application designed to support physically inactive employees to increase walking. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 21, 23. doi: 10.1186/s12911-021-01391-3

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Ntoumanis, N., Williams, G. C., Ng, J. Y. Y., Prestwich, A., Quested, E., Hancox, J. E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M., & Lonsdale, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of self-determination theory-informed intervention studies in the health domain: Effects on motivation, health behavior, physical, and psychological health. Health Psychology Review, 15(2), 214-244. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2020.1718529

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Quested, E., Smith, B. S., Nicholas, J., McVeigh, J., Fenton, S. A. M., Stamatakis, E., Parker, S., & Pereira, G., Gucciardi, D. F. (2020). Feasibility and preliminary effects of a peer-led motivationally-embellished workplace walking intervention: A pilot cluster randomized trial (the START trial). Contemporary Clinical Trials, 91, 105969. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.105969

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Bhavsar, N., Bartholomew, K. J., Quested, E., Gucciardi, D. F., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Reeve, J., Sarrazin, P., & Ntoumanis, N. (2020). Measuring psychological need states in sport: Theoretical considerations and a new measure. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 47, 101617. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.101617

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Kwasnicka, D., Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Hunt, K., Gray, C. M., Newton, R. U., Gucciardi, D. F., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Olsen, J. L., McVeigh, J., Kerr, D. A., Wyke, S., Morgan, P. J., Robinson, S., & Makate, M. (2020). A gender-sensitised weight-loss and healthy living program for men with overweight and obesity in Australian Football League settings (Aussie-FIT): A pilot randomised controlled trial. PLoS Medicine, 17(8), e1003136. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003136

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Ntoumanis, N., Stenling, A., Quested, E., Nikitaras, N., Olson, J., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2020). Self-compassion and need frustration moderate the effects of upward appearance comparisons on body image discrepancies. The Journal of Psychology, 154, 292-308. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.2020.1716669

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Bhavsar, N., Ntoumanis, N., Quested, E., Gucciardi, D. F., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ryan, R. M., Reeve, J., Sarrazin, P., & Bartholomew, K. J. (2019). Conceptualizing and testing a new tripartite measure of coach interpersonal behaviors. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 44, 107-120. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.05.006

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Chatzisarantis, N. L., Ada, E. N., Ahmadi, M., Caltabiano, N., Wang, D., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Hagger, M. S. (2019). Differential effects of perceptions of equal, favourable and unfavourable autonomy support on educational and well-being outcomes. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 58, 33-43. doi: 10.1016/j.cedpsych.2019.02.002

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Quested, E., Biddle, S. J. H., Kritz, M., Olson, J., Burton, E., Cerin, E., Hill, K. D., & McVeigh, J. (2019). Trial feasibility and process evaluation of a motivationally-embellished group peer led walking intervention in retirement villages using the RE- AIM framework: the residents in action trial (RiAT). Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 7(1), 202-233. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2019.1629934

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Zhou, L-H., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2019). Effects of perceived autonomy support from social agents on motivation and T engagement of Chinese primary school students: Psychological need satisfaction as mediator. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 58, 323-330. doi: 10.1016/j.cedpsych.2019.05.001

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Carey, R., Dodos, L., Quested, E. J., & Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2018). A diary study of appearance social comparisons and need frustration in young women. Personality and Individual Differences, 122, 120-126. doi: 10.1016/j.paid.2017.10.020

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Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Quested, E., & Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2018). Theoretical approaches to physical activity promotion. In O. Braddick, Oxford Research Encyclopaedia of PsychologyNew York, NY: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190236557.013.212

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Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Stenling, A., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Hancox, J. E. (2018). The Need-Relevant Instructor Behaviours Scale (NIBS): Development and initial validation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, 259-268. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2018-0043

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Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Stenling, A., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Hancox, J. E. (2018). The Need-Relevant Instructor Behaviors Scale: Development and Initial Validation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, 259-268. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2018-0043

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Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Kwasnicka, D., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Gucciardi, D. F., Kerr, D. A., Hunt, K., Robinson, S., Morgan, P. J., & Newton, R. (2018). Protocol for a gender-sensitised weight loss and healthy living programme for overweight and obese men delivered in Australian football league settings (Aussie-FIT): A feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 8(10) doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022663

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Hancox, J. E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Quested, E., & Ntoumanis, N. (2018). The effects of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style. Internatonal Journal of Sport Psychology, 49(1), 17-34. doi: 10.1111/sms.12713

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Quested, E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Uren, H., Hardcastle, S. J., & Ryan, R. M. (2018). Community Gardening: Basic Psychological Needs as Mechanisms to Enhance Individual and Community Well-Being. Ecopsychology, 10(3) doi: 10.1089/eco.2018.0002

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Ntoumanis, N., Guerrero, M. D., Gadeke, C., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2018). Do exerciser weight status and perceived motivation predict instructors’ motivation and beliefs about the exerciser? A test of motivation contagion effects. Body Image, 26, 10-18. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.05.001

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Hancox, J. E., Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2018). Putting self-determination theory into practice: application of adaptive motivational principles in the exercise domain. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 10(1), 75-91. doi: 10.1080/2159676X.2017.1354059

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Ntoumanis, N., Stenling, A., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Vlachopoulos, S., Lindwall, M., Gucciardi, D. F., & Tsakonitis, C. (2018). Longitudinal associations between exercise identity and exercise motivation: A multilevel growth curve model approach. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science In Sports, 28(2), 746-753. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12951

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Bartholomew, K. J., Ntoumanis, N., Mouratidis, A., Katartzi, E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Vlachopoulos, S. (2018). Beware of your teaching style: A school-year long investigation of controlling teaching and student motivational experiences. Learning and Instruction, 53, 50-63. doi: 10.1016/j.learninstruc.2017.07.006

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Quested, E., Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Hagger, M. S., & Hancox, J. E. (2017). Evaluating quality of implementation in physical activity interventions based on theories of motivation: current challenges and future directions. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 10(1), 252-269. doi: 10.1080/1750984X.2016.1217342

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Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Quested, E., & Hancox, J. (2017). The effects of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science In Sports, 27, 1026-1034. doi: 10.1111/sms.12713

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Wright, A., Quested, E., Burton, E., Hill, K. D., Cerin, E., Biddle, S. J. H., & Ntoumanis, N. (2017). Protocol for the residents in action pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (RiAT): evaluating a behaviour change intervention to promote walking, reduce sitting and improve mental health in physically inactive older adults in retirement villages. BMJ Open Access, 7, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015543

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Dodos, L., Chatzisarantis, N. L., & Ntoumanis, N. (2017). A diary study of self-compassion, upward social comparisons, and body image-related outcomes. Applied Psychology: Health And Well-Being, 9(2), 242-258. doi: 10.1111/aphw.12089

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Lindwall, M., Weman-Josefsson, K., Jonsson, L., Ivarsson, A., Ntoumanis, N., Patrick, H., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Markland, D. A., & Teixeira, P. J. (2017). Stirring the motivational soup: Within-person latent profiles of motivation in exercise. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14, 4. doi: 10.1186/s12966-017-0464-4

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Lindwall, M., Ivarsson, A., Weman-Josefsson, K., Jonsson, L., Ntoumanis, N., Patrick, H., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Markland, D. A., & Teixeira, P. J. (2017). Stirring the motivational soup: within- person latent profiles of motivation in exercise. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14(4) doi: 10.1186/s12966-017-0464-4

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Kinnafick, F-E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Duda, J. L. (2016). The effect of need supportive text messages on motivation and physical activity behaviour. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 39(4), 574-586. doi: 10.1007/s10865-016-9722-1

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Shephard, S. O., Ntoumanis, N., Wagenmakers, A. J. M., & Shaw, C. S. (2016). Intrinsic motivation in two exercise interventions: Associations with fitness and body composition. Health Psychology, 35, 195-198. doi: 10.1037/hea0000260

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Rahman, R. J., Hudson, J., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Doust, J. H. (2015). Motivational processes and well-being in cardiac rehabilitation: a self-determination theory perspective. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 20(5), 518-529. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2015.1017509

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Hancox, J., Quested, E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Ntoumanis, N. (2015). An intervention to train group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style: a quasi experimental study protocol. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 3, 190-203. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2015.1074075

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Hancox, J., Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Quested, E. (2015). Self-Determination Theory. In , Essentials of Motivation & Behaviour Change (pp. 68-85). Brussels: EuropeActive.

Kinnafick, F. E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Duda, J. L. (2014). Physical activity adoption to adherence, lapse and dropout: A Self-Determination Theory perspective. Qualitative Health Research, 24, 706-718. doi: DOI: 10.1177/1049732314528811

Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Loughren, E., Duda, J. L., & Fox, K. R. (2014). Step by step: The feasibility of a 16-week workplace lunchtime walking intervention for physically inactive employees. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 11, 1354-1361. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2012-0243

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Kinnafick, F. E., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Duda, J. L., & Taylor, I. (2014). Sources of autonomy support, subjective vitality and physical activity behaviour associated with participation in a lunchtime walking intervention for physically inactive adults. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15, 190-197. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2013.10.009

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Ng, J. Y. Y., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2014). Autonomy support and control in weight management: What important others do and say matter. British Journal of Health Psychology, 19, 540-552. doi: DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12054

Ng, J. Y. Y., Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Stott, K., & Hindle, L. (2013). Predicting psychological needs and well-being of individuals engaging in weight management. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 5, 291-310. doi: doi:10.1111/aphw.12011

Ng, J. Y. Y., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Ntoumanis, N. (2012). Motivation contagion when instructing obese individuals: A test in exercise settings. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 34, 525-538.

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Ng, J. Y. Y., Ntoumanis, N., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Deci, E. L., Ryan, R. M., Duda, J. L., & Williams, G. C. (2012). Self-determination theory applied to health contexts: A meta-analysis. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7, 325-340. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1745691612447309

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Cumming, J., & Chatzisarantis, N. L. D. (2011). When feeling attractive matters too much to women: A process underpinning the relation between psychological need satisfaction and unhealthy weight control behaviors. Motivation and Emotion, 35, 413–422. doi: 10.1007/s11031-011-9226-9

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Rahman, R. J., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Thatcher, J., & Doust, J. (2011). Changes in need satisfaction and motivation orientation as predictors of psychological and behavioural outcomes in exercise referral. Psychology and Health, 26, 1521-1539. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2010.538849

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Bartholomew, K. J., Ntoumanis, N., Ryan, R. M., Bosch, J. A., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2011). Self-determination theory and diminished functioning: The role of interpersonal control and psychological need thwarting. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 37, 1459–1473.

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Bartholomew, K., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2011). Self-determination theory and the darker side of athletic experience: The role of interpersonal control and need thwarting. Sport and Exercise Psychology, 7, 23-27.

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Loughren, E., Duda, J. L., Fox, K. R., & Kinnafick, F. E. (2010). “Step by Step”. A feasibility study of a lunchtime walking intervention designed to increase walking, improve mental well-being and work performance in sedentary employees: Rationale and study design. BMC Public Health, 10, 578. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-578

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., & Nikitaras, N. (2010). Unhealthy weight control behaviours in adolescent girls: A process model based on self-determination theory. Psychology and Health, 25, 535–550.

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Bartholomew, K. J., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2010). The controlling interpersonal style in a coaching context: Development and initial validation of a psychometric scale. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 32, 193-216.

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Bartholomew, K., Ntoumanis, N., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2009). A review of controlling motivational strategies from a self-determination theory perspective: Implications for sports coaches. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2, 215-233.

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Chatzisarantis, N. L., Hagger, M. S., Wang, C. K. J., & Thogersen-Ntoumani, C. (2009). The effects of social identity and perceived autonomy support on health behaviour within the Theory of Planned Behavior. Current Psychology, 28, 55-68. doi: 10.1007/s12144-009-9043-4

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Fox, K. R. (2007). Exploring the role of autonomy for exercise and its relationship with mental well-being: A study with non-academic University employees. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5, 227-239. doi: 10.1080/1612197x.2007.9671833

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Ntoumanis, N. (2007). A self-determination theory approach to the study of body image concerns, self-presentation and self-perceptions in a sample of aerobic instructors. Journal of Health Psychology, 12, 301-315.

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Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., & Ntoumanis, N. (2006). The role of self-determined motivation in the understanding of exercise-related behaviours, cognitions and physical self-evaluations. Journal of Sports Sciences, 24, 393-404. doi: 10.1080/02640410500131670

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