Effect of a quality of life coaching intervention on psychological courage and self-determination
Journal: Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-04-10
Authors : Pendar Fazel;
Page : 89-109
Keywords : coaching; courage; self-determination theory; values; quality of life; motivation;
Abstract
Aim: This study utilised a multiple case study design, grounded in self-determination theory, which examined changes in motivation and psychological courage throughout an 8-week quality of life coaching intervention. Method: Eight nonclinical adults participated in six one-hour tele-coaching sessions. Sources of data included a pre-assessment survey, a pre-post questionnaire, field notes, and post-session interview transcriptions. The coaching process included six telephone sessions, use of the profile reports, and HeartMath resources. Result: The qualitative cross-case analysis describes how integrative life coaching supported participants‟ expression of psychological courage and facilitated shifts toward autonomous motivation. Conclusion: the study described how a coaching intervention, grounded in self-determination theory can affect an individual‟s sense of personal autonomy, relatedness, and competency.
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