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Gender Differences in Physical Education Motivation and Psychological Needs Satisfaction: Self-Determination Perspective
ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation
ISSN 2460-724X, 2252-6773
Published 2026-06-15
Publisher Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language eng
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze gender differences in PE learning motivation and basic psychological needs satisfaction from the perspective of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) among students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Semarang. This study used a quantitative comparative research design involving 91 students consisting of 36 male and 55 female students. Data were collected using the Basic Psychological Needs in Physical Education (BPNS-PE) and Perceived Locus of Causality (PLOC) questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality tests, and the Mann–Whitney U test. The results showed that there was no significant difference in PE learning motivation between male and female students (p = 0.111). However, significant differences were found in basic psychological needs satisfaction (p = 0.001), where male students demonstrated higher levels of autonomy, competence, and relatedness compared to female students. These findings indicate that psychological experiences during PE learning activities may differ according to gender. Therefore, teachers need to create inclusive and supportive learning environments to improve students’ motivation and psychological needs satisfaction during PE learning.
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<dc:title xml:lang="en">Gender Differences in Physical Education Motivation and Psychological Needs Satisfaction: Self-Determination Perspective</dc:title>
<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Kuncoro, Harum Janata</dc:creator>
<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Afifah, Hijrah Maulidiah </dc:creator>
<dc:subject xml:lang="en">learning motivation</dc:subject>
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<dc:description xml:lang="en">This study aimed to analyze gender differences in PE learning motivation and basic psychological needs satisfaction from the perspective of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) among students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Semarang. This study used a quantitative comparative research design involving 91 students consisting of 36 male and 55 female students. Data were collected using the Basic Psychological Needs in Physical Education (BPNS-PE) and Perceived Locus of Causality (PLOC) questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality tests, and the Mann–Whitney U test. The results showed that there was no significant difference in PE learning motivation between male and female students (p = 0.111). However, significant differences were found in basic psychological needs satisfaction (p = 0.001), where male students demonstrated higher levels of autonomy, competence, and relatedness compared to female students. These findings indicate that psychological experiences during PE learning activities may differ according to gender. Therefore, teachers need to create inclusive and supportive learning environments to improve students’ motivation and psychological needs satisfaction during PE learning.</dc:description>
<dc:publisher xml:lang="en">Universitas Negeri Semarang</dc:publisher>
<dc:date>2026-06-15</dc:date>
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<dc:source xml:lang="en">ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation; Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026); 1018-1025</dc:source>
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Kuncoro, H. J., & Afifah, H. M. (2026). Gender Differences in Physical Education Motivation and Psychological Needs Satisfaction: Self-Determination Perspective. ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation, 15(2), 1018–1025. https://doi.org/10.15294/active.v15i2.49835
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H. J. Kuncoro and H. M. Afifah, “Gender Differences in Physical Education Motivation and Psychological Needs Satisfaction: Self-Determination Perspective,” ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 1018–1025, 2026, doi: 10.15294/active.v15i2.49835.
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