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David Markland

Teixeira, P. J., Marques, M. M., Silva, M. N., Brunet, J., Duda, J. L., Haerens, L., La Guardia, J., Lindwall, M., Lonsdale, C., Standage, M., Vansteenkiste, M., . . . Hagger, M. S., Markland, D. A., Michie, S., Moller, A. C., Ntoumanis, N., Patrick, H., Reeve, J., Ryan, R. M., & Sebire, S. (2020). A classification of motivation and behavior change techniques used in self-determination theory-based interventions in health contexts. Motivation Science, 6(4), 438-455. doi: 10.1037/mot0000172

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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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Niven, A. G., & Markland, D. A. (2016). Using self-determination theory to understand motivation for walking: Instrument development and model testing using Bayesian structural equation modeling. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 23, 90-100. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2015.11.004

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Pearson, E.S., Hall, C.R., Markland, D. A., Rodgers, W.M., & Wilson, P. M. (2014). The influence of body weight information and body composition information on initial exercise motivation in overweight female exercise initiates. Hellenic Journal of Psychology, 11(2), 111-122. doi:

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Teixeira, P. J., Silva, M. N., Mata, J., Palmeira, A. L., & Markland, D. A. (2012). Motivation, self-determination, and long-term weight control. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 1-13.

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Teixeira, P. J., Carraça, E. V., Markland, D. A., Silva, M. N., & Ryan, R. M. (2012). Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: A systematic review [Electronic version]. Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 9, 78. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-78

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Silva, M. N., Markland, D. A., Carraca, E. V., Vieira, P. N., Coutinho, S. R., Minderico, C. S., Matos, M. G., Sardinha, L. B., & Teixeira, P. J. (2011). Exercise autonomous motivation predicts 3-yr weight loss in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43, 728–737.

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Carraca, E. V., Markland, D. A., Silva, M. N., Coutinho, S. R., Vieira, P. N., Minderico, C. S., Sardinha, L. B., & Teixeira, P. J. (2011). Dysfunctional body investment versus body dissatisfaction: Relations with well-being and controlled motivations for obesity treatment. Motivation and Emotion, 35, 423–434. doi: 10.1007/s11031-011-9230-0

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Oliver, E. J., Markland, D. A., & Hardy, J. (2010). Interpretation of self-talk and post-lecture affective states of higher education students: A self-determination theory perspective. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 80, 307–323.

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Moustaka, F. C., Vlachopoulos, S. P., Vazou, S., Kaperoni, M., & Markland, D. A. (2010). Initial validity evidence for the behavioral regulation in exercise questionnaire-2 among Greek exercise participants. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 26, 269–276.

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Silva, M. N., Teixeira, P. J., Markland, D. A., Vieira, P. N., Coutinho, S. R., Carraça, E. V., Palmeira, A. L., Minderico, C. S., Matos, M. G., & Sardinha, L. B. (2010). Helping overweight women become more active: Need support and motivational regulations for different forms of physical activity. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 11, 591-601.

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Ingledew, D. K., Markland, D. A., & Ferguson, E. (2009). Three levels of exercise motivation. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, 1, 336-355.

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Markland, D. A. (2009). The mediating role of behavioural regulations in the relationship between perceived body size discrepancies and physical activity among adult women. Hellenic Journal of Psychology, 6, 169-182.

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Ingledew, D.K., & Markland, D. A. (2008). The role of motives in exercise participation. Psychology and Health, 23, 807-828.

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Oliver, E.J., Markland, D. A., Hardy, J., & Petherick, C. (2008). The effects of autonomy-supportive and controlling environments on self-talk. Motivation and Emotion, 32, 200-212.

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Silva, M. N., Teixeira, P. J., Markland, D. A., Minderico, C. S., Vieira, P. N., Castro, M. M., Coutinho, S.S., Santos, T. C., Matos. M.G., & Sardinha, L. B. (2008). A randomized controlled trial to evaluate self-determination theory for exercise adherence and weight control: Rationale and intervention description. BMC Public Health, 8, 234-247.

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Markland, D. A., & Ingledew, D. K. (2007). The relationships between body mass and body image and relative autonomy for exercise among adolescent males and females. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8, 836-853.

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Markland, D. A., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2007). A self-determination theory approach to understanding motivational interviewing and promoting regular physical activity. In M. S. Hagger and N. Chatzisarantis (Eds.), Self-Determination Theory in exercise and sport (pp. 87-100). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Ingledew, D. K., Markland, D. A., & Sheppard, K. E. (2004). Personality and self-determination of exercise behaviour. Personality and Individual Differences, 36, 1921-1932.

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Markland, D. A., & Tobin, V. (2004). A modification to the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire to include an assessment of amotivation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 26, 191-196.

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Rose, E.A., Markland, D. A., & Parfitt, G. (2001). The development and initial validation of the Exercise Causality Orientations Scale. Journal of Sports Sciences, 19(6), 455-462. doi: 10.1080/026404101300149393

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Markland, D. A. (1999). Self-determination moderates the effects of perceived competence on intrinsic motivation in an exercise setting. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 21, 351-361.

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Ingledew, D. K., Markland, D. A., & Medley, A. R. (1998). Exercise motives and stages of change. Journal of Health Psychology, 3, 477-489.

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Markland, D. A., & Hardy, L. (1997). On the factorial and construct validity of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory: Conceptual and operational concerns. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68, 20-32.

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Mullan, E.., Markland, D. A., & Ingledew, D. K. (1997). A graded conceptualisation of self-determination in the regulation of exercise behaviour: Development of a measure using confirmatory factor analytic procedures. Personality and Individual Differences, 23, 745-752.

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Mullan, E., & Markland, D. A. (1997). Variations in self-determination across the stages of change for exercise in adults. Motivation and Emotion, 21, 349-362.

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