Testing a self-determination theory process model for promoting glycemic control through diabetes self-management. |
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Authors: | Geoffrey C Williams Holly A McGregor Allan Zeldman Zachary R Freedman Edward L Deci |
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Institution: | Department of Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA. geoffrey_williams@urmc.rochester.edu |
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Abstract: | A longitudinal study tested the self-determination theory (SDT) process model of health behavior change for glycemic control within a randomized trial of patient activation versus passive education. Glycosylated hemoglobin for patients with Type 2 diabetes (n=159) was assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Autonomous motivation and perceived competence were assessed at baseline and 6 months, and the autonomy supportiveness of clinical practitioners was assessed at 3 months. Perceptions of autonomy and competence were promoted by perceived autonomy support, and changes in perceptions of autonomy and competence, in turn, predicted change in glycemic control. Self-management behaviors mediated the relation between change in perceived competence and change in glycemic control. The self-determination process model fit the data well. |
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