Using self-determination theory to predict self-management and HRQoL in moderate-to-severe COPD

Figures & data

Figure 1. The basic psychological needs and self-determined motivation. Adapted from Hagger and Chatzisarantis (2007).

Table 1. Descriptive statistics for questionnaire responders.

	N	Mean (SD)	Questionnaire range	Omega
HRQoL	71	27.8 (5.73)	0–40
Self-management knowledge			0–100
About COPD	71	68.1 (21.5)
Managing symptoms of COPD	68	60.4 (18.6)
Accessing help and support	70	47.3 (23.9)
Overall	67	60.5 (17.7)
BPN frustration			4–28	0.96
				0.96
Autonomy frustration	69	13.6 (7.47)
Competence frustration	68	16.5 (6.94)		0.94
Relatedness frustration	69	9.62 (5.74)		0.93
BPN satisfaction			3–18	0.92
Autonomy satisfaction	68	13.6 (3.66)		0.89
Competence satisfaction	67	10.8 (4.24)		0.95
Relatedness satisfaction	64	11.1 (4.02)		0.90
Regulation to self-manage			1–5
Autonomous regulation	67	3.57 (0.86)		0.95
Controlled regulation	67	2.39 (0.73)		0.88

BPN = basic psychological needs. Omega is provided for questionnaires that were slightly modified only.

Figure 2. Path Analysis Model of Associations between SDT Constructs, HRQoL, and Self-Management Knowledge. Note: Coefficients presented are standardised linear regression coefficients. Non-statistically significant pathways are denoted with dashed lines. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001.

Hagger, M. S., & Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2007). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in exercise and sport. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL.

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Data availability statement

Due to the nature of this research, participants of this study did not agree for their data to be shared publicly, so supporting data is not available.