Commentary on Dzewaltowski's commentary
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Dzewaltowski'sconclusion that self-efficacy theory provides a better framework for the study of exercise behavior than planned behavior remain unacceptable. This proposal was based only on two studies on college students and are not enough grounds for a conclusion. Furthermore, the two constructs should not be compared sincethey serve different theoretical funnctions. Finally, comparing and pitting theories against each other is not the best way to reach an integrated model since the process would entail elimination, and this is not justifiable by the presentation of a few limited studies.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0895-2779
Year: 1993
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"Strawpersons," selective reporting, and inconsistent logic: a response to Kimiecik and Harris's analysis of enjoyment
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Kimiecik and Harris's effort to redefine 'enjoyment' as 'flow' does not make a convincing argument, as it must, to reconceptualize both past flow research and past interpretations of enjoyment research. Their article frequently misinterprets the present author's work, and in fact recognizes that it is doing so. Their arguments rely on murky and distorted analyses of prior research in the area, and are vulnerable to the same charges they level against the status quo. Ultimately their claims rely on personal preference.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0895-2779
Year: 1997
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What is enjoyment? A conceptual/definitional analysis with implications for sport and exercise psychology
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Enjoyment is a crucial element of understanding and explaining exercise participants' motivation and experiences, but it remains poorly defined. It may be best conceived as 'flow,' rather than attitude, pleasure, intrinsic motivation, and emotion or affect. In particular, enjoyment as an optimal psychological state (flow) differs from the 'positive affective response' definition that has guided much research to date, though the two states are closely related.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0895-2779
Year: 1996
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