title: The Effects of Feedback Valence and Style on Need Satisfaction, Self-Talk, and Perseverance Among Tennis Players: An Experimental Study.
abstract: Grounded in self-determination theory, this experimental study examined whether the valence (i.e., positive vs. negative) and style (i.e., autonomy-supportive vs. controlling) of normative feedback impact the self-talk, motivational experiences (i.e., psychological need satisfaction and enjoyment), and behavioral functioning (i.e., perseverance and performance) of tennis players (N = 120; Mage= 24.50 ± 9.86 years). Positive feedback and an autonomy-supportive style positively influenced players' enjoyment and perseverance, with psychological need satisfaction and self-talk playing an intervening role. While positive feedback yielded its beneficial effect via greater competence satisfaction and decreased negative self-talk, the beneficial impact of an autonomy-supportive communication style was explained via greater autonomy satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: 1 Ghent University.
authors.forename: Gert-Jan
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: De Muynck
authors.affiliation: 1 Ghent University.
authors.forename: Maarten
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vansteenkiste
authors.affiliation: 1 Ghent University.
authors.forename: Jochen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Delrue
authors.affiliation: 1 Ghent University.
authors.forename: Nathalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aelterman
authors.affiliation: 1 Ghent University.
authors.forename: Leen
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Haerens
authors.affiliation: 1 Ghent University.
authors.forename: Bart
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Soenens
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000523:psychology*; D003142:Communication; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D057181:Pleasure; D013715:Tennis / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: autonomy; motivation; self-determination theory; support