Distinct Motivational Profiles Based on Self‐Determination Theory Among Young and Middle‐Aged Adults With Prediabetes: Associations With Self‐Management
Authors' conclusion
Significant heterogeneity exists in health motivation characteristics among young and middle-aged individuals with prediabetes, with the low psychological need satisfaction-low motivation profile representing the largest proportion. Incorporating motivation-oriented stratification into diabetes prevention strategies may provide a useful framework for delivering tailored interventions and supporting more sustainable self-management.
Study context
- Population
- Young and middle-aged adults with prediabetes, recruited January 2024 to January 2025
- Participants
- 309 participants
- Exposure
- High need satisfaction-autonomous motivation vs Moderate need satisfaction-externally controlled motivation vs Low need satisfaction-low motivation
- Outcome
- Latent profiles of self-determination theory (SDT)-based health motivation characteristics and their associations with self-management behaviours and metabolic risk indicators
Methodological detailsconvenience sampling, latent profile analysis
- Convenience sampling
- Latent profile analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Proportion of participants in each motivational profile
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Factors associated with profile membership (multinomial logistic regression)
- After adjustment, BMI, comorbidity history and occupation were significantly associated with profile membership
- Distance to primary healthcare facilities showed a non-robust pattern
- Adjusted
Original publication
Distinct Motivational Profiles Based on Self‐Determination Theory Among Young and Middle‐Aged Adults With Prediabetes: Associations With Self‐Management. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 5 April 2026. doi:10.
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