José-A. Cecchini, Antonio Méndez-Giménez and Jorge-L. Fernández-Losa
Department of Educational Sciences. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. University of Oviedo (Spain)
Citation
Cecchini, J., Méndez-Giménez, A., Fernández-Losa, J. (2019). Self-regulation of learning as a mediator between emotional intelligence and moderate- to-vigorous physical activity. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 50(5), 391-410. doi:10.7352/IJSP.2019.50.391
Abstract
The aim was to investigate individual variation of SRL in PE classes, examining the role of emotional intelligence (EI), and its impact on levels of moderateto- vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in leisure time. These relations were initially tested in a cross-sectional study (Study 1) and a sample of students from secondary education (245 students; M = 12.43), which were then replicated in the Study 2 with a sample of 234 students (M = 14.45). These relations were tested in an experimental and longitudinal study with a sample of 98 university students (Study 3). In studies 1-2, the findings showed that EI had a direct effect on the MVPA and an indirect one through effort and self-efficacy, which were the only important mediators between EI and MVPA. In study 3, the intervention program to improve EI had a positive impact on all variables measuring SRL and levels of MVPA during leisure time.
Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Learning; Physical activity; Self-regulation